Prahran District by-election announced for February 2025

Friday 20 December 2024

For immediate release

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A by-election will be held on Saturday 8 February 2025 for Prahran District. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Maree Edwards, issued a writ for the by-election today.

The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Sam Hibbins on Saturday 23 November.

'Voting is compulsory for all enrolled voters in Prahran District. I urge you to check your enrolment details are current. You must be correctly enrolled by the close of roll at 8 pm on Friday 27 December,' Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel said.

Voters can enrol or update their enrolment details online at vec.vic.gov.au. They can also sign up for the VEC's free SMS and email election reminder service, VoterAlert.

Information about enrolling, voting, and nominating as a candidate is available on the VEC website at vec.vic.gov.au or by calling 131 832.