How do I vote?

    In November 2026 coinciding with the general Council election, Wattle Range Council Electors will be asked to vote ‘yes’ or ‘no’ as to whether they wish for the abolishment of Millicent's Proclaimed Shopping District.   
    Voting in council elections is conducted by post. All election materials, including your ballot papers, are automatically mailed directly to the postal address you provided on the electoral roll.  It's important you keep your address details up to date.   
    Enrol to vote or update my details 
    Find out about Voting in Council Elections on the ECSA website 

    Who can vote?

    To be eligible to vote you must be on the State Electoral Roll (To check or update your enrolment visit the ECSA) or have nominated for the Supplementary Electoral Roll. You may be eligible for the Council Supplementary Roll even if you are not eligible for the State Electoral Role. 

    If you are a landlord, business lessee or resident non - Australian citizen and you wish to vote in Council elections you must enrol by completing a Council Supplementary Enrolment form. The council supplementary roll is not carried over from previous elections. 

    What if I work at a shop but I don’t live in the Council area?

    A uniquely coded survey will be available for Millicent business owners and staff who live outside the Council area and are not enrolled on either the electoral or supplementary rolls. This will ensure all interested persons are able to have their say in a fair way. A postage paid return envelope will be provided to ensure confidentiality.  

    Why are we voting this way?

    A variety of consultation methods were considered by Council to ensure the decision on shop trading hours best reflects the community's needs.   

    Using ECSA to run a Community Poll at the same time as the Local Government Elections in November 2026 means that electors from the whole Council area will receive a ballot paper for the poll in the same envelope as the ballot for the Local Government Election. This option has been deemed the lowest cost and fairest option to provide Council with a clear picture of what the community wants.   

    Section 12 of the Shop Trading Hours Act 1977 delegates to Councils the function to apply to the relevant Minister for the creation, variation or abolition of any Proclaimed Shopping District/s within their area. Application to the Minister can only be made after consultation with the community has occurred, with certain requirements in relation to the consultation being prescribed under the Act.