Welcome to the Australian Embassy, Berlin
Ambassador Natasha Smith and the Embassy team welcome your interest in Australia. We are a diverse group of staff working together to strengthen the relationship between Australia and Germany.
On this website, you will find a range of useful resources, whether you are interested in visiting, studying, investing in, or learning more about Australia. You can also find information on the different services the Embassy provides.
Voting in the 2026 Victorian state election
On Saturday 28 November, Victorians will vote to elect the next Victorian Parliament. If you’re a Victorian voter overseas on the day of the election, you can still have your say by pre-poll voting at an overseas voting centre or by postal vote.
In-Person Voting
You will be able to vote in-person at the Australian Embassy in Berlin prior to the date of the election.
The Embassy in Berlin will not be open for voting on Saturday 28 November.
Location: Australian Embassy Berlin, Wallstr. 76-79, 10179 Berlin
Pre-poll voting dates: Wednesday, 18 November 2026 – Thursday 26 November 2026, excluding weekends
Opening hours: 9:00-16:00
Postal Voting
Alternatively, overseas voters can vote by post. You can apply for a postal vote on the Victorian Electoral Commission website. You can request to receive your ballot pack by email.
Postal voters can mail their completed postal vote to the Australian Embassy in Berlin, drop it off in person during pre-poll voting hours or return the completed postal vote directly to the VEC in Australia using the reply-paid return details provided with your emailed postal vote application. If you choose to use any other postal or courier service, including returning your vote by posting to the Australian Embassy in Berlin, the associated costs will be your responsibility.
Should you choose to post your vote to the Australian Embassy in Berlin, your vote must be received by 16:00 on Thursday, 26 November 2026.
Further information
You can enrol, check your details or update your details on the VEC website.
If you are unable to vote because you are overseas, you need to advise the VEC by completing an ‘Away from Victoria’ form.
For all other voting related enquiries, please contact the VEC directly at [email protected].
Please note that in-person voting is not available at the Australian Consulate-General in Frankfurt, and postal votes cannot be submitted there.
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