Australian Elections

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..

To be eligible to vote, you must be enrolled. Please ensure that your enrolment details are up to date at the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) website.  If you live in the Netherlands please ensure you are registered as an overseas voter.

 

In-Person Voting

You will be able to vote in-person at the Australian Embassy in the Hague according to this schedule below:

 

Wednesday 23 April:    From 1pm-4pm

Thursday 24 April:         9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm

Friday 25 April:                9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm

 

Monday 28 April:            9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm

Tuesday 29 April:            9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm

Wednesday 30 April:     9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm

Thursday 1 May:             9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm

Friday 2 May:                    9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm

 

The Embassy will be closed for voting on Saturday 3 May 2025.

Please note that all times are local to this polling place and an appointment is not necessary.

All visitors must present their passport or drivers licence to the security guard to be able to enter the premises.

To minimise wait times we ask that you do not bring large bags or accessories with you.

 

Postal Votes

If you are overseas and are unable to vote in-person, you can visit the AEC website to 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.

Please note this may be too late for your postal vote to reach you and you 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.

You can mail your completed postal vote to the Australian Embassy in the Hague or drop it off in person no later than 4pm 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 the Australian Embassy in the Hague or to the AEC in Australia is your responsibility.

For your postal vote to be counted it must be completed before 6pm AWST time 3 May 2025, and received by the AEC in Australia by 6pm Friday 16 May 2025 AEST.

 

Further Information

For information about voting in Australian elections, visit the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)  or contact the AEC by email ([email protected]) or phone on +61 2 6160 2600 (note: international call charges apply).

Ways to contact the AEC: Contact the AEC - Australian Electoral Commission