The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) has released its preliminary report on a review into the ward boundaries of Monash City Council.
The preliminary report has been submitted to the Minister for Local Government for his approval.
The VEC proposes two changes to electoral boundaries in Monash:
- The extension of the Mulgrave Ward west into Oakleigh Ward so that the ward boundary runs north-west along a small section of Princes Highway, then north on Blackburn Road and east on Wellington Road. This change would affect 1,011 voters in Oakleigh Ward who would be in Mulgrave Ward. It unites most of the suburb of Mulgrave within Mulgrave Ward and adds a small part of Clayton to Mulgrave Ward.
- The extension of Glen Waverley Ward south to Monash Freeway to take in the block bounded by Springvale and Blackburn Roads. This change would affect 4,093 voters in Mount Waverley Ward who will now be in Glen Waverley Ward. This change would contain more of the Glen Waverley suburb in Glen Waverley Ward.
The VEC had sought community feedback on the review up until 25 March 2020.
The purpose of the review is to consider adjustments to ward boundaries to ensure each voter is equitably represented in the upcoming local council elections.
Ward boundaries are adjusted so that the number of voters represented by each councillor is within 10% of the local council average.
The review only considered adjustments to the location of ward boundaries. It did not consider the number of councillors or wards.
The VEC reviewed all four wards in Monash (see below):
- Glen Waverley Ward
- Mount Waverly Ward
- Mulgrave Ward
- Oakleigh Ward
The report is available by calling 131 832.