October 15th, 2024Ballot packs should have arrived in Hepburn: VEC

Voters enrolled in Hepburn Shire Council should have received their ballot packs to vote in this month’s local government election – or should check the mail, the Victorian Electoral Commission says.

Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel has been encouraging people to vote as early as possible.  

‘This election is postal, so it’s important to complete and return your ballot material as soon as possible to make sure your vote counts,’ Mr Bluemmel said. 

Ballot material must be in the mail or delivered to the election office at 79A Raglan Street, Daylesford by 6 pm Friday 25 October. 

Voters who haven’t received their ballot pack by today, Tuesday 15 October should go to vec.vic.gov.au to complete an online replacement ballot pack form. 

Candidates who have nominated for the election are listed in the ballot packs and on the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) website at vec.vic.gov.au If candidates have provided them, there will also be candidate photos and statements in the packs, and answers to the candidate questionnaire online. 

Voting is compulsory for all voters who were enrolled for this election at 4 pm Wednesday 7 August. Voters who don’t vote may be fined.