Council elections

2026 Briars Ward By-Election

Following the resignation of Councillor Anthony Marsh, Ward Councillor for Briars Ward, the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is conducting a by-election for Briars Ward. The VEC is responsible for managing the election process, enrolment, nominations, voting and declaring the result.

For the latest by-election information visit the Victorian Electoral Commission's dedicated Briars Ward by-election page.

Enquiries 

For enquiries about Council enrolment, voter eligibility and Council enrolment forms, contact Mornington Peninsula Shire:

Email: election.information@mornpen.vic.gov.au   

Phone: 03 5950 1080

Key dates

Voting

Voting in the Briars Ward by-election will be conducted by postal vote. Ballot packs will be mailed by the VEC to enrolled voters from 14 September 2026. Completed ballot papers must be returned to the VEC by 6pm on Friday 2 October 2026. Voting is compulsory for enrolled voters.

Enrolment

Residents living in Briars Ward should ensure their enrolment details are current before the close of enrolment at 4pm on Wednesday 22 July 2026.

Council-enrolled voters (including eligible owner ratepayers, occupier ratepayers and corporation representatives) can contact Mornington Peninsula Shire on 03 5950 1080 regarding their enrolment status.

Candidates

People interested in standing for election can find information about candidate eligibility, training requirements, nominations and key dates on the VEC website. An online candidate information session will be held by the VEC on 12 August 2026.

How to enrol or update your details

State electoral enrolment (residents)

If you live in the Briars Ward, check or update your enrolment with the Victorian Electoral Commission, see VEC Enrolment.

Council enrolment (ratepayers, occupiers, corporations)

If you are not enrolled on the state roll but may be eligible through property ownership or occupation, you can apply using Council enrolment forms.

Voter Enrolment Forms

Download the relevant forms below:

• Owner Ratepayer Application(PDF, 64KB)
• Occupier Ratepayer Application(PDF, 66KB)  
• Corporation Representative Application(PDF, 71KB)

Further information on enrolling to vote, see the VEC website.