Explainer: What happens if I don’t vote in my local council election?

By Broede Carmody
Updated October 22 2016 - 6:08pm, first published 3:17pm
The City of Melbourne was one of 31 councils requiring residents to fill out a postal vote.  Photo: Simon O'Dwyer
The City of Melbourne was one of 31 councils requiring residents to fill out a postal vote. Photo: Simon O'Dwyer
council election melbourne
council election melbourne

Melburnians headed to the polls this week to decide who should have a seat at their local town hall.

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