Council Election 2024

Your council, your vote

Council elections are managed by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) and are conducted entirely by post – a safe and completely secret method of voting.

Local council general elections are held every four years and the next Council election will be held on Saturday October 26 2024.

Key dates

Date Action
Monday 7 to Thursday 10 October Mail-out of ballot packs to voters
Friday 25 October Voting closes at 6pm
Saturday 26 October Vote count commences and the existing Council is no longer in office
Tuesday 12 November Vote count completed and results declared

We strongly encourage all eligible voters to vote this October. Voting is compulsory for State-enrolled Australian citizens aged 18 years or older, and you may be fined if you don’t vote. Check your enrolment here or contact the VEC on 131 832.

For further information regarding the Whitehorse City Council Election, visit the VEC website.

Who must vote

Voting is compulsory for Whitehorse residents who are:

  • aged 18 years or older,
  • an Australian citizen,
  • have lived in Victoria for at least one month, and
  • are enrolled on the State roll for an address in the Whitehorse municipality

You may be fined if you do not vote. Find out more about voting eligibility and enrolment.

Receive reminders

Voters are encouraged to sign up for free election reminders via the VEC VoterAlert service.