For after-hours emergencies please call +63 2 757 8100 and follow the prompts to transfer (toll free) to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre in Canberra or call direct on +61 2 6261 3305.
2018 Victorian State Election
The Victorian State Election will be held on Saturday 24 November 2018. The Australian Embassy in the Philippines will offer early voting services during business hours from Monday 12 November to Friday 23 November 2018 (weekdays only). The Embassy will be closed on Election Day, Saturday 24 November.
All eligible Victorians on the electoral roll are required to vote. If you are overseas, there are a number of ways to cast your vote prior to election day.
By Post
From Wednesday 31 October you can apply for a ballot paper to be emailed to you viaVictorian Electoral Commission website
1. Apply for a ballot paper to be emailed to you
2. Print and complete the ballot paper
3. Post the ballot paper to the Australia using the envelope provided
Deadline: Postal votes must be post marked on or before 6:00pm on Election Day, 24 November 18 (Victorian time) and received in Australia no later than 6:00pm 30 November 18 (Victorian time) to be included in the count.
In Person
In person early voting services will be offered at the Australian Embassy in the Philippines only.
Dates: Monday 12 November - Friday 23 November 2018 (weekdays only)
Time: 08.30-17.00
Note: We strongly recommend those who wish to vote in person visit the embassy from Wednesday 14 November. We expect VEC ballot papers will have arrived by this date.
Further information is available at the Victorian Electoral Commission website.
Visas and Citizenship Enquiries
- The Consular Section does not process Citizenship or Visa applications and is not able to respond to Australian visa or citizenship enquiries.
- For citizenship and visa enquiries visit the VFS website , email: info.auph@vfshelpline.com or call +63 2 790 4900.
Consular Section - What we can and cannot do
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Assisting Australians overseas within limits
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Arrest and Legal Advice
Services and Information Provided by Other Agencies – please contact these agencies directly
• Australian Police clearances
• Australian Citizenship
• Birth, marriage and death certificates
• Australian Government Benefits, Payments and Services
• Centrelink - Department of Human Services (DHS) International Services
• Returning to Australia
Elections
For more information, visit the AEC website at www.aec.gov.au/Bennelong or contact the AEC via email (info@aec.gov.au) or telephone +61 2 6113 4777 or +61 2 6160 2600.
• Check your enrolment online
• How to vote while overseas and Going overseas
• State and Territory Electoral Authorities
Privacy
• Consular privacy collection statement
• Your consent is required before we can disclosure your personal information to selected individuals/organisations.
Consular Section Contact Details
Consular Section
Australian Embassy
Level 23 Tower 2, RCBC Plaza 6819 Ayala Avenue
Makati City 1200, Metro Manila, The Philippines
Telephone: +63 2 757 8100
Facsimile: +63 2 757 8344
Email: consular.manila@dfat.gov.au
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