The 2024 local council elections are approaching fast. It is important for new and returning candidates to make note of the key dates to ensure a smooth process in the lead-up to the election.
Outlined below is the official election timeline:
Wednesday 7 August – Roll closes at 4pm
Monday 9 September – Nominations open at 9am
Tuesday 17 September – Nominations, candidate statements, photographs and questionnaires close at 12 noon
Wednesday 18 September – Ballot draw
(Thursday 19 September – Team name and group registrations close at 12 noon, ballot draw at 3pm – Melbourne City Council only)
(Monday 23 September – Team statements, questionnaires, group voting tickets and indication of preferences close at 12 noon – Melbourne City Council only)
Monday 7 October – Ballot pack mail out begins
Friday 25 October – Voting closes at 6pm
Friday 1 November – All postal votes must be received by 12 noon
Friday 15 November – All election results declared
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