With the Yarra Ranges Council election still going ahead this year, residents are being encouraged to check they are enrolled by the end of this month.
This year’s election will take place in October, with the enrollment deadline at 4pm on 28 August.
Elections will be conducted by postal voting only due to Covid-19.
Electoral Commissioner Warwick Gately encouraged eligible voters to get involved.
“If you’re 18 or over and you live in or pay rates to a Victorian council, enrol and have your say on the future of your local council,” he said.
Anyone on the state electoral roll for their current address is automatically enrolled for these elections.
There are also additional enrolment categories for non-resident owners, occupiers, company nominees and non-Australian citizens who pay rates. People in these categories should contact their local council for further information.
This year’s Victorian council elections will be the state’s largest single election program, with a predicted 4.5 million voters and over 2,000 candidates participating in elections across 76 councils.
Further information on enrolment is available by calling 1300 805 478 or at vec.vic.gov.au.
Australian citizens who have recently turned 18 or changed address can enrol or update their details online at vec.vic.gov.au/enrolment.
