Nominations for the 2024 Victorian local council elections now open

Nominations for the Victorian local council elections open today, and prospective candidates have until 12 noon Tuesday 17 September to lodge their nomination and submit their candidate statements, photos and questionnaires.

‘If you would like to represent your community, I encourage you to nominate as a candidate in these elections,’ Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel said.

‘If you are thinking about standing for election, make sure to confirm your eligibility and complete the mandatory online candidate training through Local Government Victoria before lodging your nomination. This includes candidates who are currently or have previously been a councillor.’

Candidates must make an appointment during business hours with the election manager to lodge their nomination forms and pay their $250 nomination fee. Nominations must be lodged by 12 noon on Tuesday 17 September. Late nominations cannot be accepted.

More information on nominating as a candidate is available at vec.vic.gov.au/council-candidate.

Ballot draw and candidate information

The final list of candidates in ballot paper order for all councils holding elections, except Melbourne City Council, will be available on the VEC website on the afternoon of Wednesday 18 September following the ballot draws.

Where lodged, candidates’ personal statements, photographs and answers to the optional candidate questionnaire will be published on the VEC website from Wednesday 18 September (Tuesday 24 September for Melbourne City Council elections).