Voting closes soon for Benalla Rural City Council election

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Oct 21, 2024

Residents of Benalla Rural City have until Friday, October 25, to vote in the Victorian local government elections. Photo by Simon Ruppert

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

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“You need to post your completed ballot pack before 6pm on Friday, October 25, 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 75 Bridge St East, Benalla, before 6pm on Friday, October 25.”

Any voter who still hasn’t received their ballot pack by Tuesday, October 15, 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, October 24, and 9am to 6pm on Friday, October 25.

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

Enrolled voters who don’t vote may be fined.