Eligible residents and ratepayers are being urged to enrol to vote for the upcoming Victorian council elections before it’s too late. Enrolment closes at 4.00 pm Friday 26 August.
Australian citizens who have recently turned 18 or changed address can enrol or update their State enrolment details at vec.vic.gov.au. Paper enrolment forms are also available at any Australia Post or Australian Electoral Commission office. Enrolment forms must be received by the Victorian Electoral Commission by 4.00 pm on Friday 26 August.
Anyone on the State electoral roll for their current address and non-resident property owners are automatically enrolled for these elections.
There are also additional enrolment categories for occupiers, company nominees and non-Australian citizens who pay rates. People in these categories should contact their local council for more information.
Further information on enrolment is available by calling 1300 805 478 or at vec.vic.gov.au, where voters can also sign up to the free Vic Election Alerts service to be sent important election reminders by text and email.
