Your council, your vote.
The next Council election will be held on Saturday 26 October 2024.
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 councillors make decisions on a range of important local issues and services, including:
- maternal health and childcare
- sporting and recreation facilities
- libraries and community centres
- animal registrations
- rubbish and recycling
- planning and building regulations
- local roads and footpaths
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.
Information for prospective candidates
The Municipal Association of Victoria is delivering a number of information sessions for the community and prospective candidates. Find more information including how to register
Further information for prospective candidates will be added as it becomes available.
Election timeline
Date | Action |
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Friday 30 August | Voters roll closes at 4pm |
Thursday 19 September | Candidate nominations open |
Tuesday 24 September | Candidate nominations close at 12 noon |
Tuesday 8 to Thursday 10 October | Mail-out of ballot packs |
Friday 25 October | Voting closes at 6pm |
Friday 15 November | Latest date all results will be declared |