Nominations open soon for Anglesea by-election

NOMINATIONS to stand as a candidate in the Surf Coast Shire’s Anglesea Ward by-election open soon (Thursday, July 25), and prospective candidates are invited to an information session next week.

“I encourage anyone interested in representing their local community to nominate,” returning officer Noel McPhee said.

“If you’re a prospective candidate, you should start preparing to submit your nomination during the nomination period.

“I also encourage you to attend the candidate information session next Monday, July 22 at 7pm at the Civic Centre, 1 Merrijig Drive, Torquay.”

Nomination forms must be submitted in person, together with the $250 nomination fee, to the Returning Officer during business hours from Thursday, July 25 until noon on July 30 at the election office at Shop 4, 103 Great Ocean Road, Anglesea.

Late nominations cannot be accepted. Prospective candidates can call the Returning Officer from Wednesday, July 24 on 1300 010 148 to make a nomination appointment.

They can also pre-fill their nomination form online using the VEC’s Candidate Helper at candidatehelper.vec.vic.gov.au. More information on nominating as a candidate is available at vec.vic.gov.au.