Victorian Governor Margaret Gardner issued the writs for the state election, formally triggering the process to begin, on Tuesday, November 3.
While many Victorians were enjoying Melbourne Cup Day, the work of the Victorian Electoral Commission was already under way to ensure every eligible voter could get to the polls.
Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel said a democracy was at its strongest when everyone participated.
“It is the right and the responsibility of every eligible Victorian to have their say,” Mr Bluemmel said.
“We make it easy for everyone to make their voice heard with a range of voting options on and before election day.
“Plan ahead and choose the option that best suits you.”
All Victorian households will receive the VEC’s EasyVote guide in the mail, which will explain the different voting options and how to complete the ballot papers.
Voters can choose to vote in-person at early voting centres that will open from Wednesday, November 18, or vote on election day, Saturday, November 28.
Accessibility services include telephone-assisted voting and Braille-printed ballots.
More than 400 mobile voting services will visit the community, including hospitals, aged care centres and services for people without a home.
Low-sensory mobile voting services will be delivered in each of the 88 state districts for people with low-sensory needs and their carers on Tuesday, November 17.
Voting centre locations, including accessibility details, can be found at maps.vec.vic.gov.au/elections
Victorians can also apply for a postal vote at vec.vic.gov.au/postal-voting
Applications close at 6pm on Wednesday, November 25.
For information about the election, visit vec.vic.gov.au
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