Local council elections voting deadline looms

Monday 21 October 2024

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Voting closes this week for Victorian local council elections. Voters who have not yet voted are urged to do so before it’s too late.

Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel said: ‘Local councils make all kinds of decisions for their communities, so it’s important that you exercise your right to vote.

‘Your vote will help decide who will be representing you at the local level for the next 4 years.’

Completed ballot papers must be in the mail or delivered to the election office by 6 pm Friday 25 October. Ballots posted after this deadline cannot be counted, so voters should act now.

Voters who haven’t received their ballot pack should go to vec.vic.gov.au/2024-council-elections to complete an online replacement ballot pack form before Wednesday 23 October. After this date voters will need to visit their election office to get a replacement on the spot.

Voting is compulsory for all voters who were enrolled for this election at 4 pm Wednesday 7 August. Voters who don’t vote may be fined.