NEW regulations mean Gannawarra residents who have tested positive to COVID-19 will be able to vote via phone in the November State election.
The regulations will allow people subject to public health restrictions and isolating due to coronavirus to access electronic-assisted voting via phone.
The changes also allow for electronic assisted voting to be extended to voters impacted by certain other emergency situations, where an emergency determination is made by the Victorian Electorial Commissioner.
People already eligible for electronic assisted voting, such as voters who are blind or have low vision, or who have a motor impairment, will continue to use to the service.
The Electoral Regulations 2022 also make other changes to improve Victoria’s electoral system. Forms prescribed in the Electoral Regulations 2022 have been updated and simplified with information in plain English and unnecessary elements deleted.
The Electoral Regulations 2022 began on August 20 with the recommendation of the Commissioner and replace the Electoral Regulations 2012.
The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is an independent statutory body that is responsible for the conduct of State elections.
Further information about how people who are isolating can vote by phone at vec.vic.gov.au
The state election is on Saturday, November 26.
