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Tasmanian Legislative Council By-Election, 1 August 2009

A by-election for the Tasmanian Legislative Council division of Pembroke will be held on Saturday 1 August 2009.

Voters wanting to make arrangements for voting should enquire directly with the Tasmanian Electroal Commission via their website at www.electoral.tas.gov.au

Voters who wish to apply for a postal vote and are not able to access the internet can request a printed postal vote application from this Embassy.

Completed application forms must then be sent directly to the Tasmanian Electoral Commission for processing.  Completed applicatio forms should be faxed to +61 3 6224 0217 by 6.00pm (AEST), 28 July 2009.  Ballot papers will be posted to the elector for completion.  Ballot papers must be completed by 1 August 2009 and mailed so as to be received at the Tasmanian Electoral Commission by 11 August 2009.