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Local MP Peter Walsh is urging constituents to ensure they are correctly enrolled in the lead up to Enrol to Vote Week.
Mr Walsh said the initiative coincided with a double election year and highlighted the importance of being correctly enrolled for people to have a voice.
“Both the Victorian and Federal governments will be holding elections later this year and people can only have their say on who and how things should be run if they are enrolled to vote,” he said.
“Many young Australians, such as those aged 17 and 18, will be eligible to vote for the first time and should ensure they are eligible by adding their name to the electoral roll.
“Enrolling to vote is a very simple process of logging on to www.aec.gov.au or completing a form available at any AEC office, Australia Post outlet, or at any Medicare, Centrelink, or Australian Tax Office.”
Mr Walsh said enrol to Vote week was also a timely reminder for who those had voted in previous elections to check and update their address details.
“When we move we all remember to change our details with the bank and billing companies – but what about the Electoral Commission?
“It is so easy to forget to do this and as a result many people ‘drop off’ the roll, perhaps without even knowing it,” he said.
“People can check their enrolment on the AEC website and, if necessary, update their details while online too.”
Mr Walsh said people were affected by government decisions everyday and could only do something about it if enrolled.
“Many, many people go to their local MPs for advice and complaints about government issues such as roads, access to health services and education, and we do what we can. But power to change things ultimately rests with those who have the vote.
“After all, having a vote equals having a say.”