Last chance to enrol for by-elections in Darebin and Whittlesea

Friday 16 May 2025

For immediate release

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Acting Electoral Commissioner Dana Fleming is reminding voters in Darebin City Council, North West Ward and Whittlesea City Council, Lalor Ward to check their enrolment ahead of the upcoming by-elections.

‘If you live or pay rates in either of these wards, make sure you’re enrolled by 4 pm on Wednesday 21 May,’ Ms Fleming said.

‘State-enrolled voters, as well as new citizens and people who have just turned 18, can check their enrolment or complete a new enrolment form online at vec.vic.gov.au/enrolment’   

The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) website also allows people who have moved to update their addresses. New or updated enrolments must be received by 4 pm on Wednesday 21 May to count for the upcoming by-elections.

‘If you are an owner, occupier, company nominee or not an Australian citizen but pay rates for an address in one of these wards, you may be able to enrol in a special category by applying to your council directly,’ Ms Fleming added.

For more information on the by-elections, voters can visit vec.vic.gov.au, where they can also sign up to the free VoterAlert service to receive important election reminders by SMS and email.