Local government
by-elections 2025
Polling closed at 2 pm Monday 22 September 2025.
Ballot packs for the Central Highlands Council by-election were scheduled to be delivered to electors by Australia Post between Monday 1 and Friday 5 September.
There are no early voting options for this by-election.
If you haven't received your ballot pack by 5 September, or if you need a replacement, follow this procedure
Applications for a supplementary pack to be sent by post closed 4 pm Wednesday 17 September. You can still visit your council to collect a new pack before the close of poll at 2 pm on Monday 22 September.
If this option doesn't suit your situation, learn what happens next
If you haven't received your ballot pack by mail delivery on Friday 5 September, or if you require a replacement ballot pack, the following options are available:
If you require assistance, call the TEC on 1800 801 701.
If you are unable to:
please don't contact the TEC now. We will send you a letter after the election, you can advise of us your valid excuse then.
With the support of the Central Highlands Council, the TEC will provide an Impartial Assisted Voting service for any elector who needs assistance when completing their ballot paper .
Address links below open the location in Google Maps in a new window.
Issuing of replacement ballot packs and receiving of completed ballot packs
Location: Central Highlands Council, 19 Alexander St, Bothwell
Office hours: 8 am to 5 pm weekdays
Phone: (03) 6259 5503
Receiving only (the following location is only for drop off of completed ballot packs)
Location: Central Highlands Council, 6 Tarleton St, Hamilton
Office hours: 8 am to 5 pm weekdays
Phone: (03) 6286 3202
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