Voting closes soon

The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is reminding voters in Wangaratta Rural City Council that they have until 6 pm on Friday 25 October to vote in the Wangaratta Rural City Council election.

‘You need to post your completed ballot pack before 6 pm on Friday 25 October, noting local clearance times may vary,’ Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel said.

‘You can also drop your ballot pack off at the election office located at Former Visitor Information Centre, 104 Murphy Street, Wangaratta before 6 pm on Friday 25 October.’

Any voter who still hasn’t received their ballot pack by Tuesday 15 October should go to vec.vic.gov.au to complete an online replacement ballot pack form.

Extended hours for voters to hand deliver their completed ballot pack apply from 9 am to 8 pm on Thursday 24 October and 9 am to 6 pm on Friday 25 October. Voting is compulsory for voters who were on the state or council roll for this election at 4 pm on Wednesday 7 August. Enrolled voters who don’t vote may be fined.

Media release was prepared by the Victorian Electoral Commission.