VOTERS enrolled in the Lalor Ward in Whittlesea City Council should check the mail for their ballot packs for the upcoming postal by-elections, according to the Victorian Electoral Commission.
Electoral Commissioner, Sven Bluemmel is encouraging people to vote as early as possible.
‘These by-elections are postal, so it’s important to complete and return ballot material as soon as possible to make sure each vote counts,’ Mr Bluemmel said.
He added that ballot material must be in the mail or delivered to the election office by 6pm Friday, August 1.
“Voters should check their local mail clearance times as this could be earlier than 6 pm, or earlier in the week,” he added.
Voters who haven’t received their ballot pack by Tuesday July 22 should call on 131 832 during business hours for a replacement.
Candidates who have nominated for the by-elections 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,” Mr Bluemmel added.
Voting is compulsory for all voters who were on the roll for the by-election at 4 pm Wednesday May 21, 2025. Voters who don’t vote may be fined.