Council elections ballot packs mailed

Council election ballot packs have been mailed. (File)

Voters enrolled in Yarra Ranges Shire Council should check the mail for their ballot packs.

Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel is 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 Silvan Public Hall, 271 Monbulk Road, Silvan by 6pm Friday 25 October.

Voters who haven’t received their ballot pack by 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 4pm Wednesday 7 August. Voters who don’t vote may be fined.