Gippsland (VIC) By-election - People who can't vote on election day.
Who can vote before election day?
If on election day you’ll be outside the electorate of Gippsland you should vote before you leave at an early voting centre or by post. You will not be able to vote outside the electorate of Gippsland on election day.
If you’ll be overseas on election day, you should vote at an early voting centre before you leave Australia or by post. There are no overseas voting arrangements at Australian embassies or missions.
What if I have another reason why I can’t vote on election day?
If you can’t get to a polling place on election day, you may also be eligible to vote beforehand if you:
- are more than 8km from a polling place in your state or territory
- are approaching childbirth
- have a serious illness or care for someone who is ill
- have religious beliefs that prevent you from attending a polling place on election day
- are working or travelling on election day.
Ways to vote before election day
If eligible, you can vote before election day at an early voting centre or by post.
At an early voting centre or AEC office
Vote in person before election day at an early voting centre in the electorate of Gippsland.
You can also vote at any AEC divisional office Australia wide. Find the AEC divisional office nearest you.
Early voting is available at the below locations:
| Name and Address | Dates | Times | Wheelchair Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sale Early Voting Centre 209 York St SALE 3850 |
10 June 2008 - 13 June 2008 16 June 2008 - 21 June 2008 23 June 2008 - 26 June 2008 27 June 2008 - 27 June 2008 |
9:00am - 5:00pm 9:00am - 5:00pm 9:00am - 5:00pm 9:00am - 6:00pm |
Full |
| AEC Divisional Office 91 Raymond St SALE 3850 |
10 June 2008 - 13 June 2008 16 June 2008 - 21 June 2008 23 June 2008 - 26 June 2008 27 June 2008 - 27 June 2008 |
8:30am - 5:30pm 8:30am - 5:30pm 8:30am - 5:30pm 8:30am - 6:00pm |
Full |
| Bairnsdale Early Voting Centre St Mary's Parish Hall 23 Pyke St BAIRNSDALE 3875 |
16 June 2008 - 21 June 2008 23 June 2008 - 26 June 2008 27 June 2008 - 27 June 2008 |
9:00am - 5:00pm 9:00am - 5:00pm 9:00am - 6:00pm |
Full |
| Morwell Early Voting Centre 173 Princes Dv MORWELL 3840 |
16 June 2008 - 21 June 2008 23 June 2008 - 26 June 2008 27 June 2008 - 27 June 2008 |
9:00am - 5:00pm 9:00am - 5:00pm 9:00am - 6:00pm |
Assisted |
By post
The deadline for receipt of completed Postal vote application forms by the AEC was 6pm, Thursday 26 June 2008
Returning your postal vote
- Postal address:
- Australian Electoral Commission
Reply Paid 60280
SALE VIC 3850
Ballot papers will be sent to postal voters from the week commencing 9 June.
Completed ballot papers must be postmarked before 6pm on election day, 28 June, or your vote cannot be counted.
Make sure your vote counts in the by-election
Voting is compulsory for Australian citizens aged 18 years and over and enrolled to vote in the electorate of Gippsland. Unlike state elections, this includes people aged 70 years and over. If you do not vote and do not have a good reason, you may face a penalty.
