1 September 2008

Electors are reminded that election day for the Mayo by-election is this coming Saturday 6 September 2008.

Electors can vote at any of the 79 polling places in the Mayo electorate, which will open at 8am and close at 6pm sharp. There are a number of polling places with disabled access.

The locations of polling places in the Mayo electorate are available from the AEC website at www.aec.gov.au or by calling the AEC on 13 23 26.

The Divisional Returning Officer for Mayo, Mr Peter Verkerk, said it is compulsory for every elector enrolled in the Mayo electorate to vote in the by-election.

“You will not be able to vote outside the electorate of Mayo on election day. If you will be away on Saturday and haven’t yet voted, you should vote before you leave at an early voting centre,” he said.

To find the location of early voting centres, visit www.aec.gov.au or call 13 23 26.

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

Contact:
Paul Langtry
Public Awareness Officer SA
Ph: 08 8237 6582
Mob: 0413 452 532