By Parker McKenzie
There are several options for early voting if Dandenong Ranges residents want to skip the election day queues on Sunday 26 November.
Early voting opens Monday 14 November and ends Friday 25 November, with no reason required to vote early.
In Bayswater, there are currently two early voting centres open:
Bayswater EVC will be from 8.30am to 6pm on most days, aside from the following:
9am to 6pm on Monday 14 November.
8.30am to 8pm on Tuesday 15, Thursday 17 and Thursday 24 November.
9am to 5pm on Saturday 19 November.
Bayswater EVC is located at the 2nd/3rd Bayswater Scouts Hall, Station Street, Bayswater.
It has limited or no wheelchair access.
235-237 Stud Road, Wantirna South will be open as a voting centre from 8.30am to 6pm on most days, aside from the following:
9am to 6pm on Monday 14 November.
8.30am to 8pm on Tuesday 15, Thursday 17 and Thursday 24 November.
9am to 5pm on Saturday 19 November.
It has independent wheelchair access.
In the Monbulk electorate, there is currently a single option for early voting at 88 Main Road, Monbulk.
It is open from 8.30am to 6pm on most days, aside from the following:
9am to 6pm on Monday 14 November.
8.30am to 8pm on Tuesday 15, Thursday 17 and Thursday 24 November.
9am to 5pm on Saturday 19 November.
It has wheelchair access with assistance.
Residents of the above electorates can vote in different electorates, but it may take longer than normal.