He made his first-class debut for Western Australia in the 2002–03 Sheffield Shield, and had established himself in the side by the middle of the decade, playing as a middle-order batsman and part-time left-arm orthodox bowler.

Voges debuted for Australia during the 2006–07 Chappell–Hadlee Trophy, and played irregularly at both ODI and T20I level throughout the remainder of the decade.

In October 2012, after Marcus North's resignation, Voges was appointed acting captain of Western Australia.

For the inaugural Big Bash League, he signed with the Melbourne Stars franchise, although he switched to the Perth Scorchers the following season.

In overseas competitions, Voges has represented Hampshire, Nottinghamshire, and Middlesex (captain 2015–2016) in English county cricket, and also played for the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League and the Jamaica Tallawahs in the Caribbean Premier League.

[8] Born in Subiaco, Western Australia, Voges was raised in Rockingham, and attended Safety Bay Senior High School.

[10] Voges was the winner of the 2001–02 Olly Cooley Medal for the best player in the WACA grade cricket competition.

Voges made his first-class debut on 8 December 2002 for Western Australia in the Pura Cup match against Tasmania.

"[11] Voges made his ODI debut on 20 February 2007 vs New Zealand in the Chappell–Hadlee Series before being selected for the Tour of India in September 2007.

Batsman Marcus North was called up as batting cover while Voges returned home to marry his fiancée.

[14] Before the match, he was presented with his baggy green cap by Brendon Julian, who had made his own Test debut for Australia on the same day 22 years earlier.

[18] Voges was named as stand-in test Vice-Captain for Australia after David Warner suffered a thumb fracture during the ODI series against England from the bowling of Steven Finn.

[19]This also makes him the oldest Australian to join the list of test double-centurions, the other three having each scored double-tons in younger years.