Voting closes soon for Colac Otway Shire Council election

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

‘You need to post your completed ballot pack before 6pm on Friday 25th 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 16-20 Murray Street, Colac before 6pm on Friday 25th October.’

Any voter who still hasn’t received their ballot pack by Tuesday 15th 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 24th October and 9am to 6pm on Friday 25th October. Voting is compulsory for voters who were on the state or council roll for this election at 4pm on Wednesday 7th August. Enrolled voters who don’t vote may be fined.