Mornington Peninsula Shire Council by-election set for October

Monday 1 June 2026

For immediate release

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Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel is asking residents and ratepayers in Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, Briars Ward to be ready to have their say in the by-election scheduled for October, following the resignation of Councillor Anthony Marsh. The by-election will be held by post.

'You must be correctly enrolled by the close of roll, which is 4 pm on Wednesday 22 July. As this is a postal election, it's important to check your address details are correct - this includes any alternative postal address,' Mr Bluemmel said.

'If you're an Australian citizen living in Briars Ward and you've recently turned 18 or moved, you can enrol or update your details online at vec.vic.gov.au/enrolment'.

Ratepayers in Briars Ward can apply to the council to enrol by calling 5950 1080. As long as they don't have another voting entitlement in Mornington Peninsula Shire council and pay rates, property owners or occupiers and corporations can apply to be enrolled, even if they are not a citizen. Applications close at 4 pm on Wednesday 22 July.

Owner-ratepayers who were automatically enrolled in Briars Ward for the 2024 general election for Mornington Peninsula Shire 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 on 5950 1080.

'Voting in local council elections is compulsory if you are enrolled. We encourage ratepayers who are eligible to apply to vote to participate in their democracy,' Mr Bluemmel 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.'

Almost 13,000 Victorians are enrolled in Briars Ward, which includes Mount Martha and parts of Mornington.