Greek officials urge Australian diaspora to register for elections

Greek authorities and consular officials are urging the Greek diaspora in Australia to register for upcoming national elections as Greece prepares to extend postal voting to these contests.

Deputy Foreign Minister Yiannis Loverdos noted that current registration numbers in Australia remain low relative to the size of the Greek Australian community. He emphasized that even those previously registered must submit new applications for the next national election. To increase participation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Interior are planning a broad information campaign involving diaspora media and local community groups.

The Consulate General of Greece in Sydney is facilitating registration both online and in person. Online registration can be completed via the Ministry of Interior’s digital platform using Taxisnet credentials or a Greek passport with a live photo verification. For in-person registration at the consulate, citizens should bring a Greek or Australian identity document, an email address, and a mobile number for verification codes.