Voting

The Murrindindi Shire Council election will be held this October.

The election will be conducted entirely by post – a safe and completely secret method of voting.

Local council general elections are held every four years and councillors make decisions on a range of important local issues and services.

We strongly encourage all eligible voters to vote this October. Voting is compulsory for all enrolled voters; you may be fined if you don’t vote.

The election timeline is as follows:

  • Wednesday 7 August: Roll closes at 4.00 pm
  • Monday 9 September: Candidate nominations open
  • Tuesday 17 September: Candidate nominations close at 12 noon
  • Monday 7 to Thursday 10 October: Mail-out of ballot packs
  • Friday 25 October: Voting closes at 6.00 pm
  • Friday 1 November: Postal vote receipt period closes at 12 noon
  • Friday 15 November: Latest date all results will be declared

The VEC conduct elections on behalf of all Victorian councils. For detailed and up to date information about how to enrol, vote, become a candidate, and more, visit the VEC website, or call the VEC on 131 832.

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