Democracy off and running

Early voting for the State Election begins today. 270201_01

By Marcus Uhe

Early voting for the 2022 State Election opens today, with a number of locations offering the option to cast a vote ahead of November 26.

You do not require a reason to vote early, if you simply wish to avoid the queues on Election Day.

There are five early voting centres open across the City of Casey; in Cranbourne, Clyde North, Narre Warren, Berwick and Hampton Park, respectively.

Cranbourne: Cranbourne 1st Scouts Hall. 255 South Gippsland Highway, Cranbourne.

Clyde North: Selandra Rise Shopping Centre. 2/8S Selandra Boulevard, Clyde North.

Narre Warren: Foundation Learning Centre. 1 Malcolm Court, Narre Warren.

Berwick: Akoonah Park Centre. 2 Cardinia Street, Berwick.

Hampton Park: Shop 19, Hampton Park Shopping Centre. 166 Somerville Road Hampton Park.

Each voting centre will be open from 8:30 am to 6pm, Monday to Friday between 14 November and 25 November, and from 9am to 5pm on Saturday 19 November.

Hours will slightly alter at each of the five locations on the following days:

– Monday 14 November 9am to 6pm

– Tuesday 15 November 8.30am to 8pm

– Thursday 17 November 8.30am to 8pm

– Thursday 24 November 8.30am to 8pm

Postal vote applications are available until 6pm Wednesday 23 November. Ballot packs will be sent from today.

For more information on where and how to vote head to vec.vic.gov.au/voting