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Where to vote early for Voice referendum

By Bianca Hall

Sep 27, 2023

Here we go: Joan Smith dropped her vote into the Seymour Town Hall Supper Room ballot box on Saturday May 27, 1967. The ‘yes’ vote in the 1967 referendum received an overwhelming majority with 1855 votes in Seymour, while ‘no received 154, with 38 informal votes. Figures at the High School booth were about the same percentages.

Early voting in the upcoming Voice to Parliament referendum opens on Monday, October 2, at the Masonic Lodge 25 Anzac Ave, Seymour.

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The hours are as follows:

Monday, October 2, to Friday, October 6, from 8.30am to 5.30pm.

Saturday, October 7, from 9am to 4pm.

Monday, October 9, to Thursday, October 12, from 8.30am to 5.30pm.

Friday, October 13, from 8.30am to 6pm.

For more information, you can visit: https://www.aec.gov.au/referendums/

Voting information

Voting is compulsory for all enrolled Australians.

Postal voting is an option for those unable to vote during the early voting period or on the referendum day.

Applications for postal votes can be submitted online before Wednesday, October 11, at 6 pm.

With the expected increase in voter turnout, the AEC asks citizens to be patient and respectful towards polling officials. These officials are community members, including parents, grandparents, neighbours, and colleagues dedicated to ensuring a smooth and fair voting process.

When voters go to cast their ballot, they will receive one ballot paper with one question: whether they approve the proposed alteration. To vote formally, voters should clearly write either ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ in the box provided, in full and in English.