Voting closes soon for Cardinia Shire Council election

Residents dwelling in the Cardinia Shire Council area are reminded to vote by 6pm on Friday 25 October. (Unsplash)

The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is reminding voters in Cardinia Shire Council that they have until 6pm on Friday 25 October to vote in the Cardinia Shire Council election.

“You need to post your completed ballot pack before 6pm on Friday 25 October, noting local clearance times may vary,” Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel said.

“You can also drop your ballot pack off at the election office located at Comely Banks, 125 Bridge Road, Officer before 6pm on Friday 25 October.”

Any voter who still hasn’t received their ballot pack by Tuesday 15 October should go to vec.vic.gov.au to complete an online replacement ballot pack form.

Extended hours for voters to hand deliver their completed ballot pack apply from 9am to 8pm on Thursday 24 October and 9am to 6pm on Friday 25 October.

Voting is compulsory for voters who were on the state or council roll for this election at 4pm on Wednesday 7 August.

Enrolled voters who don’t vote may be fined.