May 13, 2016
Young Gippslanders are being encouraged to make sure they have enrolled to vote in time for the Federal Election on July 2.
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said he hoped young people who had recently turned 18 would take the time to enrol and have their say on Election Day.
The deadline to enrol or update details is 8pm Monday May 23, 2016.
“My daughter Jamieson has just turned 18 and it was a relatively simple process to register to vote,” Mr Chester said.
“Among the greatest privileges of our nation are freedom and democracy.
“We all have an equal right to vote; we all have an equal right to have our voice heard.
“Every vote is worth the same, from community leaders to young 18 year olds who are voting for the first time.
” I encourage all Gippslanders to make sure they are correctly enrolled so they can have their say on Election Day.”
To check enrolments or register to vote for the first time, go to the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) website http://www.aec.gov.au/enrol or phone the AEC on 132326.
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Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester pictured with daughter Jamieson who will be able to vote for the first time on July 2.
