Council
11 July, 2025
Act now on outstanding fines
RESIDENTS with an outstanding fine for failing to vote in the 2024 local council elections are urged to act now.
In a statement issued early last week the Victorian Electoral Commission urged anyone with an outstanding fine to act before the matter is referred to Fines Victoria.
Those who failed to vote in the October 2024 elections have started to receive a penalty reminder notice, which carries a fee of $29.20 in addition to the original $99 fine.
Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel advised those who received a penalty reminder notice to act as soon as possible.
“If you receive a penalty reminder notice in the mail, you have three options – pay the fine, request an internal review, or elect to go to court,” Mr Bluemmel said.
“Please get in contact with us if you have any questions or require further clarification because one we hand it over to Fines Victoria for enforcement action, we are unable to further assist.”
Non-voters have 28 days to respond to the penalty reminder notice.
The Victorian Electoral Commission encourages those who are unsure what to do, or who require assistance throughout any stage of the infringements process, to call 1300 551 575 or visit vec.giv.gov.au/voting/fines-and-reviews.
