7 August 2008

The deadline to update your enrolment in time for the upcoming Mayo House of Representatives by-election is 8 pm Friday 8 August 2008, the Australian Electoral Commission reminded electors in Mayo today.

“If you’re on the electoral roll, but need to update your details you have until 8pm on 8 August 2008 to get a completed enrolment form to the AEC,” AEC Divisional Returning Officer for Mayo, Peter Verkerk said.

“If anyone has recently moved address they should check their enrolment is up-to-date at www.aec.gov.au or by calling
13 23 26.”

Enrolment forms can be downloaded from the AEC website at www.aec.gov.au and are available at any Australia Post outlet or AEC office as well as at any Medicare, Centrelink, or Australian Tax Office.

“You can then take or post your completed enrolment form to the AEC office at Suites 5/6, 3-5 Mt Barker Road Stirling; fax it to (08) 8131 0129; or scan and email it to MAYO@aec.gov.au,” he said.

Election day for the electorate of Mayo House of Representatives by-election is Saturday 6 September 2008.  Voting is compulsory for Australian citizens aged 18 years and over who are enrolled in the electorate of Mayo.

The deadline has already passed for eligible Australians living in the electorate who needed to enrol for the first time or re-enrol to vote in the Mayo House of Representatives by-election.

For more information on enrolment or the by-election visit www.aec.gov.au or call the AEC on 13 23 26.

Contact:

Paul Langtry
Public Awareness Officer S.A
Ph: 08 8237 6582
Mob: 0413 452 532