The Australian Government is now in a caretaker period in advance of the forthcoming election. Until a new government is sworn in, government operations are conducted in accordance with the caretaker conventions.
Voting in the 2024/25 federal election
The Australian federal election has been announced for Saturday 3 May 2025. If you’re an Australian citizen overseas on the day of the election, you can still have your say by voting at on overseas voting centre or by postal vote.
In-Person Voting
You will be able to vote in-person at the Australian Consulate-General in Chengdu according to this schedule below:
Day |
Opening Hours |
Monday 21 April |
Closed – Easter Monday holiday |
Tuesday 22 April |
9:00am to 4.30pm |
Wednesday 23 April |
9:00am to 4.30pm |
Thursday 24 April |
9:00am to 4.30pm |
Friday 25 April |
9:00am to 4.30pm |
Saturday 26 April |
Closed |
Sunday 27 April |
Closed |
Monday 28 April |
9:00am to 4.30pm |
Tuesday 29 April |
9:00am to 4.30pm |
Wednesday 30 April |
9:00am to 4.30pm |
Thursday 1 May |
Closed – Australian Labour Day holiday |
Friday 2 May |
9:00am to 4.30pm |
Saturday 3 May – Election Day |
Closed |
Please note that all times are local to this polling place.
What to expect at Australian Consulate-General in Chengdu.
- You do not need an appointment to vote.
- You must present ID for entry to the Consulate. You are not required to present ID to vote.
- Large bags are not permitted and must be left at the security office.
Postal Voting
If you are overseas and are unable to vote in-person, you can apply for a postal vote.
Postal vote packs will be sent to you by international courier from Australia commencing three weeks before polling day. The latest date to request an overseas postal vote from the AEC is 6pm, Wednesday 30 April 2025 AWST (Australian Western Standard Time). If you provided an email address or phone number when applying for a postal vote, you will receive an automatic notification when it is dispatched.
If you did not provide an email address or phone number and your postal vote does not arrive within 10 days from the date you submitted your application call the AEC on +61 2 6160 2600.
You can mail your completed postal vote to Australian Consulate-General in Chengdu or drop it off in person no later than 4.30pm Friday, 2 May 2025.
You can also return your postal vote directly to the AEC in Australia. The cost to return your postal vote by courier or mail to Australian Consulate-General in Chengdu or to the AEC in Australia is your responsibility.
Further information
You must be enrolled to vote. You can enrol, update your details or check your details on the AEC website.
If you can't vote because you are overseas, you need to advise the AEC by completing an Overseas Notification Form.
Find additional information on the election and voting at these websites:
Smartraveller.gov.au.
Australian Consulate-General in Shenyang
Australia’s Consulate-General in Shenyang will close to the public from 6 December 2024. The Australian Embassy in Beijing will provide continued consular and notarial services and support for Australian businesses.
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Emergency Support
For emergency passport or consular support, please contact the numbers below.
+61 2 6261 3305 from overseas
1300 555 135 (within Australia)