Council elections ballot packs mailed to voters

Council election votes can either be mailed or returned to an election office. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch)

Voters enrolled in Yarra Ranges Shire Council, Knox City Council and Cardinia 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 for Yarra Ranges voters.

– Ballot material must be in the mail or delivered to the election office at Former Knox Gymnastics Centre, 4 Mossfield Avenue, Ferntree Gully by 6 pm Friday 25 October for Knox voters.

– Ballot material must be in the mail or delivered to the election office at Comely Banks, 125 Bridge Road, Officer by 6 pm Friday 25 October for Cardinia voters.

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.