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Wellington Shire Council addresses election inquiries, directs residents to VEC for assistance and information
Wellington Shire Council reminds residents to direct election-related inquiries to the VEC, as they are not involved in the election administration process. For assistance, contact the VEC at 131 832.
Wellington Shire Council is receiving a high volume of calls and visits from residents with questions related to the upcoming Local Government elections. We would like to remind the community that Wellington Shire Council is not involved in the administration of the election process.
Wellington Shire Council is not handling Local Government election queries. Please direct all questions to the VEC at 131 832 or visit their website
Election inquiries redirected
Council is advising all election-related questions and concerns to be directed to the VEC. For assistance, please contact the VEC directly at 131 832 or visit their website at Victorian Electoral Commission website.
Common queries include:
- Questions about not receiving postal votes
- General election-related queries
- Requests to contact candidates
- Residents dropping their ballot papers off at Customer Service Centres
- Issues with incorrect addresses or family members being overseas
- Concerns over the limited early voting location in Fulham
We thank the community for their understanding and remind voters to post their ballot papers via Australia Post.
For more information, please contact the VEC.
Pictures from Wellington Shire Council website.
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