Darebin City Council, North West Ward by-election set for August
Friday 9 May April 2025
For immediate release
Acting Electoral Commissioner Dana Fleming is asking residents and ratepayers in the North West Ward of Darebin City Council to be ready to have their say in the upcoming by-election scheduled for August, following the passing of Councillor Gaetano Greco.
The by-election will be held by post.
‘You must be correctly enrolled by the close of roll, which is 4 pm on Wednesday 21 May. As this is a postal election, it’s important to check your address details are correct – this includes any alternative postal address,’ Ms Fleming said.
‘If you’re an Australian citizen living in North West Ward and you’ve recently turned 18 or moved, you can enrol or update your details online at vec.vic.gov.au/enrolment.’
There are also additional council enrolment categories for owner ratepayers, occupier ratepayers, company nominees and non-Australian citizens who pay rates. To apply, contact the council at 03 8470 8888 for an enrolment form. Applications close at 4 pm on Wednesday 21 May.
Council-enrolled voters who were enrolled in North West Ward for the 2024 general election for Darebin City Council will continue to be enrolled for the by-election unless their circumstances have changed. Council-enrolled voters can check their enrolment by calling the council.
‘Voting in local council elections is compulsory if you are enrolled. We encourage eligible ratepayers to enrol to vote to participate in their democracy,’ Ms Fleming said.
‘Your local council makes important decisions about your community services and businesses, so it’s important to have your say by voting in this by-election.’
Around 12,284 Victorians are enrolled in North West Ward, which includes parts of Reservoir.