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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 |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 7 August | Voters roll closed at 4pm |
| Monday 9 September | Applications to request change of address for ballot pack close at 5pm |
| Monday 9 September | Candidate nominations open |
| Tuesday 17 September | Candidate nominations close at 12 noon |
| Wednesday 18 September | Random draw for positions of candidates on ballot paper |
| 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.
