Over 56,000 enrolled in Werribee District before by-election

Thursday 16 January 2025

For immediate release

Over 56,000 people in Werribee District are expected to vote in the upcoming by-election after the roll closed on Monday 13 January.

Exactly 56,464 voters in Werribee District were enrolled at the close of roll at 8 pm on Monday 13 January. This is an increase of 6,502 voters since the 2022 State election.

Early voting begins on Wednesday 29 January, with early voting centres open until Friday 7 February. Details of opening hours and accessibility ratings will be available from the same date on the VEC's online voting centre locator at maps.vec.vic.gov.au/elections

Voters unable to vote early or on election day can apply for a postal vote. Postal vote applications are available:

Applications for postal votes must be received by 6 pm on Wednesday 5 February. Completed ballot papers must be in the mail or hand-delivered to a voting centre before 6 pm on election day, Saturday 8 February.

Voting is compulsory for all voters who were on the roll in Prahran District at the close of roll (8 pm Monday 13 January).