Candidates announced for Greater Dandenong City Council postal by-election
Wednesday 7 February 2024
For immediate release
Thirteen candidates have nominated in the Greater Dandenong City Council, Yarraman Ward postal by election.
The candidates, in ballot paper order, are:
RIZAI, Rahima
LIM, Robert
HAYDAR BIG, Zahra
ABEYSINGHE, Susantha
AFRA, Sam
YIM, Melinda
BROWN, Peter
BRYANT, Alexandra
GOV, Tevyn
SHUKRI, Ahmed
DANH, Phillip
BILLINGS, Will
YIM, Thay-Horn
Candidate statements and information will be available at vec.vic.gov.au later this week.
The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) will send ballot packs to all voters who were correctly enrolled for Yarraman Ward by the close of roll. Voting closes at 6 pm on Friday 8 March.
Election Manager Jenni Colgan advises voters to vote as soon as possible.
'Post or hand deliver your completed ballot pack by the deadline to make your vote count,' Ms Colgan said. 'Your local mail might be picked up earlier than 6 pm, so don’t leave it to the last minute.'
More information on the Greater Dandenong City Council by-election is available at vec.vic.gov.au