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Voting in the 3 May 2025 Federal Election
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.
In-Person Voting
You will be able to vote in-person at the Australian High Commission in Malta according to this schedule below:
| Day | Opening Hours |
| Wednesday 23 April 2025 | 09.00am to 02.00pm |
| Thursday 24 April 2025 | 09.00am to 02.00pm |
| Friday 25 April 2025 - Anzac Day | CLOSED |
| Monday 28 April 2025 | 09.00am to 02.00pm |
| Tuesday 29 April 2025 | 09.00am to 02.00pm |
| Wednesday 30 April 2025 | 09.00am to 02.00pm |
| Thursday 1 May 2025 - Workers Day (Malta public holiday) | CLOSED |
| Friday 2 May 2025 | 09.00am to 02.00pm |
Please check this page again close to your planned voting time to confirm there have been no changes.
Please note that all times are local to this polling place.
What to expect at the Australian High Commission
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.
In-person voting will be held at the Australian High Commission in Ta' Xbiex from Wednesday 23 April 2025 to Friday 2 May 2025 between 9am and 2pm, except for Friday 25 April due to Anzac Day, and Thursday 1 May due to a public holiday in Malta.
No appointment is required - voting will be offered in order of arrival during the times listed above.
Seating & shelter: There will be some seating available under a gazebo to protect voters from the elements.
Bathroom facilities: The Australian High Commission does not have public restrooms or baby changing facilities.
Impaired mobility: Visitors with mobility concerns should not encounter difficulties as the voting area is relatively flat and at road level. Seating is also available.
Photo ID: Please bring photo identification with you (if possible, Australian).
Postal Voting
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 High Commission in Malta or drop it off in person no later than 2pm 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 High Commission in Malta 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
You must be enrolled to vote. You can enrol, update your details or check your details on the AEC website.
If you can't vote because you are overseas, you need to advise the AEC by completing an Overseas Notification Form. Find additional information on the election and voting at these websites:
Australians living in Malta and Tunisia, important information for travellers and residents.
Consular Assistance
In-person client services are strictly by appointment only, from Monday to Friday each week, between 09.00am - 12.00pm.
Please contact us if you wish to make an appointment - we may instead be able to deal with your matter by phone or email.
When making an appointment at the Australian High Commission, please advise if you have mobility issues or have small children in a pram so arrangements for entry can be made in advance.
Emergency Assistance
The Australian Government provides 24-hour a day emergency consular assistance. If you are an Australian citizen requiring urgent consular assistance:
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call the chancery switchboard on +356 2133 8201
If we cannot take your call you will be provided the option to be transferred to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's 24-hour Consular Operations Centre in Canberra.
Call the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's 24-hour Consular Operations Centre directly on:
- +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas
- 1300 555 135 from within Australia
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