The upcoming Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum will be held on October 14, 2023.
The Australian Embassy in Greece has announced that Australian citizens residing in or visiting Greece will have the opportunity to vote at its facilities in Athens (5 Chatzigianni Mexi Street, Level 2, 11528 Athens).
To exercise their voting rights, Australians must be registered in the electoral rolls. It is therefore imperative that voters verify and update their details on the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) website to ensure eligibility.
The Australian Embassy in Athens will operate specific hours for in-person voting and postal voting.
The hours are as follows:
Tuesday, October 3 to Friday, October 6: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Monday, October 9 to Thursday, October 12: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Friday, October 13: 8:30 am to 12:30 p.m
It is important to note that the Australian Embassy in Athens will remain closed on referendum day, October 14, 2023.
In order to participate in the voting process, citizens will have to show proof of identity at the Embassy.
Therefore, those residing or traveling in Greece are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity and ensure that their voice is heard in this referendum.
