General News
24 September, 2026
VEC welcomes accessible voting focus
The Victorian Electoral Commission welcomes the Parliament of Victoria’s Electoral Matters Committee report from its inquiry into voting centre accessibility.
The Victorian Electoral Commission welcomes the Parliament of Victoria’s Electoral Matters Committee report from its inquiry into voting centre accessibility.
"Accessible voting services are a critical part of achieving our vision for all Victorians to actively participate in their democracy," Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel said.
"We have integrated a number of accessibility measures to improve the voting experience, and this remains a priority for us at every election.
"We must work together to identify and eliminate the remaining barriers that prevent electors from voting.
"Some actions will require legislative change, and these will be matters for Parliament to consider."
At the 2026 state election on Saturday, November 28, Victorians can expect a range of voting options to suit their needs, including in-person voting on the day or during the early voting period between Wednesday, November 18, and Friday, November 27, except Sunday, November 22.
Every election venue is audited for accessibility, with at least one fully accessible voting centre in each district.
Location details and accessibility information will be available on the VEC website from Wednesday, November 4.
Voters at voting centres can also access accessible voting screens, magnifying sheets and large, tactile pencils.
Voters can also access voting information in 29 languages.
VEC staff will also be ready to help voters who need assistance completing their vote.
More than 400 mobile voting services will reach people in aged-care facilities, hospitals, homeless shelters and prisons.
Following trials at recent state by-elections, the VEC is also expanding its low sensory voting option to all 88 districts for carers and people with low sensory needs on Tuesday, November 17.
These venues include dimmed lighting and reduced noise.
Voters who are blind, have low vision or live with a motor impairment can also register for our telephone-assisted voting service.
This service is a scalable voting option for those who need it, and we’ve recommended that it should be available to more voters than Victoria’s electoral laws currently allow.
For more information about accessible voting services, visit vec.vic.gov.au or call 131 832.