Running for Council in the upcoming Local Government Election?

Published on 10 September 2024

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Candidates running the upcoming Local Government Election can now nominate with the Victorian Electoral Commission.

Local government elections will be held on 26 October 2024, with people aged at least 18 years of age or older as of 26 October 2024 and who are registered to vote in the Hepburn Shire eligible to stand for election.

“The 2024, Hepburn Shire Council elections will be operating under an unsubdivided structure for the first time, meaning that eligible enrolled voters will be voting for elected representatives from across the municipality,” Council Chief Executive Officer, Bradley Thomas said.

The Victoria Electoral Commission will manage the 2024 Local Government elections.

Those nominating for the election will need to call 131 832 to make an appointment to meet the election manager before 12 noon on Tuesday 17 September at the electoral office, located at 79a Raglan Street, Daylesford, to:

  • Lodge their nomination forms;
  • Pay a $250 nomination fee; and
  • Provide evidence that they have completed the mandatory candidate training online through Local Government Victoria.

Ballot packs will be posted to all enrolled voters commencing Monday 7 October, and must be returned by post or by dropping it off to the electoral office by 6pm Friday, 25 October.

For more information regarding the 2024 Council elections, please visit https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/voting/2024-local-council-elections/hepburn-shire-council

For media inquiries, please contact Maria Abate, Communications Officer, mabate@hepburn.vic.gov.au or 5321 6451. 

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