Voting options
Voting is your right. Voting means you get to have your say about who represents you in the Victorian Parliament. That’s what our democracy is all about.
Voting is also a responsibility. If you don’t vote, we may send you a fine.
There are several different ways you can vote in the Nepean District by-election.
Vote by post
Anyone can apply to vote by post in this by-election.
Postal vote applications:
- open Monday 16 March
- close 6 pm Wednesday 29 April.
We’ll start posting ballot packs after nominations have closed and we’ve confirmed all the candidates.
Vote early
You can vote early between Wednesday 22 April and Friday 1 May.
You don't need a reason to vote early.
We’ll share where you can vote early closer to the voting period.
Braille and large print ballot papers
We can post you a braille or large print ballot paper if you're blind or vision impaired.
Registrations for this by-election:
- open 9 am Monday 16 March
- close 5 pm on Tuesday 7 April.
To register, you can:
- call us on 03 8620 1314 from 9 am to 5 pm on weekdays
- email BrailleAndLargePrint@vec.vic.gov.au
You only need to register once. You don't need to do anything if you've already registered.
We'll start posting ballot packs after nominations have closed and we've confirmed all the candidates.
Vote on election day
You can vote at any voting centre in Nepean District on Saturday 2 May.
We'll share these locations closer to the voting period.
Vote by phone
You can register to vote by phone if you:
- are blind
- have low vision
- have a physical disability and need help to cast your vote.
Registration and voting open on Wednesday 22 April.
Low-sensory voting
We’re holding a low-sensory mobile voting session on Tuesday 21 April.
As much as possible, during this session you’ll find:
- natural lighting instead of artificial lighting
- extra space around voting booths
- a temperature-controlled environment
- a quieter voting centre
We'll also have staff who know how to support people with a non-visible disability at this session.
Away during the election
There are voting options for anybody who is away during the voting period. Find out how you can vote if you're away from Wednesday 22 April to Saturday 2 May.