Over 50,000 people in the Warrandyte District are expected to vote in the upcoming by-election on Saturday 26 August after the roll closed on Thursday 20 July.
The final enrolment numbers tallied 50,986 electors, 35 more than the number registered for last years State election.
Early voting is set to begin on Monday 14 August, with early voting centres open until 6 pm on Friday 25 August. Details of opening hours and accessibility ratings are available on the VEC’s online voting centre locator.
Voters unable to vote early or on election day can apply for a postal vote. Postal vote applications are available:
online at vec.vic.gov.au
at any post office in Warrandyte District
at the election office at G.01, 908 Doncaster Road, Doncaster East
by calling 03 9678 1466.
Applications for postal votes close at 6 pm on Wednesday 23 August. Completed ballot papers must be in the mail or hand-delivered to a voting centre before 6pm on election day.
Voting is compulsory for all voters on the roll in Warrandyte District at the close of roll.
Currently two candidates have been nominated, with the Liberals putting forward Nicole Werner and the Freedom Party of Victoria selecting Greg Cheesman.
Candidate nominations for registered political parties close at midday on 9 August, while independent candidates have until midday 10 August.
The ballot draw will take place in the afternoon on 10 August.
