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 2025 federal election
Voting in the 2025 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.
Further details on pre-poll voting at the Australian Consulate-General in Chengdu will be announced soon.
General information
You must be enrolled to vote. You can enrol, check your details or update your details on the AEC website.
If you are unable to vote because you are overseas, you need to advise the AEC by completing an Overseas Notification Form.
Find additional information on the federal election and voting at these websites:
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.
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