General News
22 July, 2024
Residents reminded to update their voting details
Eligible residents and ratepayers are being urged to check they’re enrolled to vote for the upcoming local council elections by 4 pm on Wednesday, August 7. Australian citizens who have recently turned 18 or changed address must enrol or update...
Eligible residents and ratepayers are being urged to check they’re enrolled to vote for the upcoming local council elections by 4 pm on Wednesday, August 7.
Australian citizens who have recently turned 18 or changed address must enrol or update their details through the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC).
Anyone on the state electoral roll is automatically enrolled for their current address for these elections. There are also additional council enrolment categories for non-resident owners, occupiers, company nominees and non-Australian citizens who pay rates.
The 2024 Victorian local council elections will be the state’s largest single election program, with a predicted 4.7 million voters participating in 465 individual elections across 78 councils.
Electoral Commissioner, Sven Bluemmel, urged Victorians to cast their vote.
“If you’re 18 or over and you live in or pay rates to a Victorian council, enrol and have your say on the future of your local council,” he said.
The rules for council enrolment have changed. Property owners who don’t live in the council area but may be eligible to vote because they pay rates should contact their local council for further information.
Further information on enrolment is available by calling 131 832 or at vec.vic.gov.au, where voters can also sign up to the free VoterAlert service to receive important election reminders by SMS and email.
Voting is compulsory for all state- and council-enrolled voters, and those who fail to vote may be fined.