Last chance to enrol for Whittlesea by-election

Tuesday 10 March 2026

For immediate release

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Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel is reminding voters in Whittlesea City Council's Thomastown Ward to check their enrolment ahead of the upcoming by-election.

'If you live or pay rates in Thomastown Ward, make sure you're enrolled by 4 pm on Wednesday 18 March,' Mr Bluemmel said. 'Residents and ratepayers, 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'.

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 18 March to count for the upcoming by-election.

'If you are an owner, occupier, company nominee or not an Australian citizen but pay rates for an address in Thomastown Ward you may be able to enrol in a special category by applying to Whittlesea City Council on 03 9217 2170,' Mr Bluemmel added.

For more information on enrolment, voters can call 1300 805 478 or 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.