Voting closes soon for Yarra Ranges Shire Council election

The local council election postal votes close on 25 October at 6pm. (Victorian Electoral Commission)

The Victorian Electoral Commission is reminding voters in Yarra Ranges Shire Council that they have until 6pm on Friday 25 October to vote in the Yarra Ranges Shire Council election.

“You need to post your completed ballot pack before 6pm 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 Silvan Public Hall, 271 Monbulk Road, Silvan before 6pm 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 9am to 8pm on Thursday 24 October and 9am to 6pm on Friday 25 October.

Voting is compulsory for voters who were on the state or council roll for this election at 4pm on Wednesday 7 August.

Enrolled voters who don’t vote may be fined.