“The Australian federal election has been announced for Saturday, May 3. If you’re an Australian citizen overseas on the day of the election, you can still have your say by voting at an overseas voting centre or by postal vote,” the consulate explains in its notice posted online
In-Person Voting
Australian nationals will be able to vote in-person at the Australian Consulate-General according to this schedule below:
Monday, April 28 ‒ 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Tuesday, April 29 ‒ 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Wednesday, April 30 ‒ 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Thursday, May 1 ‒ 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Friday, May 2 ‒ 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Saturday, May 3 ‒ 9:00am to 3:00pm
* All times given are Phuket local time.
What to expect at the Australian Consulate-General
People are not required to make a booking to vote.
People do not need to provide evidence of identity to cast a vote. However, you will need to provide evidence of identity, for example, your passport or driver’s licence to enter the Consulate.
Entry to the Consulate will be subject to standard security processes.
Postal Voting
If an Australian is overseas and are unable to vote in-person, you can apply for a postal vote.
Postal vote packs will be sent 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, April 30.
The Australian Consulate notes that this may be too late for a postal vote to reach the prospective voter and they are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
“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,” the consulate advises.
People can mail completed postal votes to the Australian Consulate-General or drop it off in person no later than 3pm Saturday, May 3.
Australians can also return their postal votes directly to the AEC in Australia. The cost to return a postal vote by courier or mail to the Australian Consulate-General or to the AEC in Australia is the sender’s responsibility.
Postal votes can be returned to the Australian Consulate-General, Phuket at the address:
Attn: Returning Officer – Federal Election
Australian Consulate-General Phuket
6th Floor CCM Complex
Chalermprakiat Rama 9 (Bypass) Road
Muang Phuket, 83000
For a postal vote to be counted it must be completed before 6pm AWST time (5pm Phuket time) 3 May 2025, and received by the AEC in Australia by 6pm Friday 16 May 2025 AEST.
Further information:
Australian nationals must be enrolled to vote. People can enrol, update their details or check their details on the AEC website.
If an Australian cannot vote because they are overseas, they need to advise the AEC by completing an Overseas Notification Form.
Additional information on the election and voting can be found at these websites:
aec.gov.au
Smartraveller.gov.au