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Victorian State Election 2026

The Victorian State Election will be held on Saturday, 28 November 2026.

To enrol, update your details, or check your enrolment status, visit the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) website.

For election-related enquiries, please contact the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) directly.

Early In-Person Voting in Malaysia

Eligible Victorian electors can vote in person at the Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur during the early voting period. Early voting services will be from 23 to 26 November 2026.

Location
Australian High Commission
6 Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur

Voting Schedule

Date	Opening Hours
Monday, 23 November 2026	9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesday, 24 November 2026	9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Wednesday, 25 November 2026	9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Thursday, 26 November 2026	9:00 am – 3:00 pm

 

Please note: Voting will not be available on 27 November 2026 or on Polling Day, 28 November 2026. All times are local Malaysian time.

Before You Visit

• No appointment is required.
• Please bring your Australian passport or another form of photo identification to enter the High Commission.

Postal Voting

If you are unable to vote in person, you may be eligible to vote by post. Information on applying for and returning a postal vote is available on the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) website.

 

Perlis And South Australian Schools Partner Through ASEAN-Australia BRIDGE Program

Kuala Lumpur, 4 November 2026 – The Australian High Commission welcomes the selection of Sekolah Kebangsaan Raja Perempuan Budriah in Perlis for the 2026-27 ASEAN-Australia Building Relationships through Intercultural Dialogue and Growing Engagement (BRIDGE) School Partnership Program, delivered by the ASEAN-Australia Centre in partnership with Asialink as the implementing partner.

Read the full media release here.

Ongoing Protests

Since the recent outbreak of conflict in Israel and Gaza, there have been ongoing protests throughout Kuala Lumpur. Protest activity is usually the largest on Fridays and weekends.

Protests tend to happen near central landmarks and busy tourist areas, including around Kuala Lumpur City Centre, the National Mosque, the US Embassy and Merdeka Square.

For more information, visit Smartraveller. 

Consular Services

The Australian High Commission continues to provide consular assistance for Australians in Malaysia. The Consular Services Charter outlines the consular assistance that may be provided to Australians overseas, and also responsibilities that lie outside the Australian Government’s consular role.

If you require consular assistance while in Malaysia, you can contact the Australian High Commission Consular Office in Kuala Lumpur between 8:30am - 4:30pm (weekdays) at +60 3 2146 5575. Alternatively, you can email us at: [email protected].

If you require consular assistance outside of business hours, or on a weekend, you can call the Consular Emergency Centre in Australia, which is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on +61 2 6261 3305, or via our High Commission switchboard, +60 3 2146 5555.

Travel advice specific to Malaysia can be found at https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/malaysia.

Smartraveller

Smartraveller has the latest, authoritative travel advice so you can be informed and prepared about overseas travel. Subscribe to receive travel advice updates - by simply supplying your name and email address – straight to your inbox.

You can now also subscribe to the new SMS service - by supplying your mobile number – to receive critical alerts in the event of a crisis overseas.

In a crisis, Smartraveller will activate a crisis page on its website. It will make it easier for you or someone you know to contact the Australian Government if you need help. It will supplement the consular emergency hotline.

Visit www.smartraveller.gov.au to subscribe or connect with Smartraveller on Facebook and Twitter.

Study in Australia

For further information on studying and living in Australia, please visit the Australian Government website, www.studyaustralia.gov.au. This website provides information on Australian institutions, courses, scholarships, application process, visa requirements and more. If you’re unsure as to what career or course would be best fit for you, try the Career Matcher tool. Alternatively, use the comprehensive search tool on the StudyAustralia website and submit your enquiry about a course.

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