Ballot packs mailed for Kingston City Council by-election
Friday 13 July 2026
For immediate release
Voters enrolled in the Melaleuca Ward in the Kingston City Council community should check the mail for their ballot packs for the upcoming by-election.
Election Manager Sally Joy is encouraging people to vote as early as possible.
'This election is postal, so it’s important to complete and return your ballot material as soon as possible to make sure your vote counts,' Ms Joy said.
Ballot material must be in the mail or delivered to the election office at 1230 Nepean Hwy, Cheltenham by 6 pm Friday 31 July. Voters should check their local mail clearance times as this could be earlier than 6 pm, or earlier in the week.
Voters who haven’t received their ballot pack by Tuesday 21 July should call 131 832 during business hours for a replacement.
Candidates who have nominated for the by-election are listed in the ballot packs and on the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) website at vec.vic.gov.au. If candidates have provided them, there will also be candidate photos and statements in the packs and answers to the candidate questionnaire online.
Voting is compulsory for all voters who were on the roll for this election at 4 pm on Wednesday 20 May. Voters who don’t vote may be fined.