With council elections creeping closer by the day, a new change to the voting system has urged the Victorian Electoral Commission to issue an important reminder for Campaspe Shire residents.
Campaspe residents and taxpayers will have their say in the upcoming local council election, and the Electoral Commission is urging people to not miss their chance.
This year, the Campaspe Shire Council elections will be held completely by post, and the Electoral Commission is reminding residents to make sure they are enrolled.
While ballot packs will not be rolled out until October 7, to vote, residents need to make sure they are correctly enrolled before 4pm on Wednesday, August 7.
On Monday, July 29, Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel called on all state- and council-enrolled voters to be prepared to cast their votes for the Campaspe Shire Council elections.
“As this is a postal election, it’s important to check your address details are correct — this includes any alternative postal address,” Mr Bluemmel said.
“If you’re an Australian citizen and recently turned 18, or moved and haven’t updated your address, or if you’ve just closed your post office box with Australia Post, you can enrol or update your details online at vec.vic.gov.au/enrolment.”
Mr Bluemmel also reminded voters of a change to the voting system this year.
“Voting in local council elections is now compulsory for all state- and council-enrolled voters,” he said.
“In previous elections it was not compulsory for council-enrolled voters to vote — now everyone must vote if they are on the voters’ roll.”
For voters who will be away during the election period, you can apply to have a ballot pack redirected to an address of choice before Monday, September 9.
Do not miss the chance to have a say in the upcoming council elections and enrol.
Australians, non-Australians who do not live in Campaspe Shire but own property or a business and pay tax within Campaspe can also enrol in the upcoming elections by calling 1300 666 535.
For more information on how to vote in the local council elections, visit vec.vic.gov.au or call 131 832.