2024 Council Elections
Next Election
The next Victorian local council election will be held in October 2024.
Click here for information on enrolling to vote as a ratepayer in Hindmarsh Shire Council.
Key Dates
CLOSE OF ROLL
4:00pm Friday 30 August 2024
CLOSE OF NOMINATIONS
12:00 noon Tuesday 24 September 2024
MAILOUT OF BALLOT PACKS
Tuesday 8 October 2024 to Thursday 10 October 2024
CLOSE OF VOTING
6pm Friday 25 October 2024
Who can vote in the 2024 Victorian local council elections?
State enrolled voters
If you are on the state roll you are automatically enrolled to vote in the 2024 council elections for your enrolled address (where you live).
Owner ratepayers
Up to 2 people per property can apply to vote if:
- You pay council rates on your home but you are not an Australian citizen
- You own a property in a municipality that you don’t live in full time e.g. holiday home, investment property or business property
Occupier ratepayers
Up to 2 people per property can apply to vote if you rent a property and pay rates to council, and you are not on the state roll in that municipality e.g. you operate a business out of a commercial property.
Must reapply at every general council election.
Corporations
Corporations that pay rates may be able to appoint one representative to vote. Call the council for further information.
Must reapply at every general council election.
Resources for voters
The Victorian Electoral Commission website can be accessed for information on voting and enrolling to vote.
Victorian Electoral Commission Website
Resources for Candidates
The Victorian Electoral Commission website and the State Government Local Government Victoria website will be progressively updated in the lead up to the next election.
Hindmarsh Shire is committed to encouraging diversity in people nominating for and being elected to Council. Third-party resources which may support this include:
Equality & diversity | Vic Councils
Women Leading Locally (localgovernment.vic.gov.au)
Respresent: A handbook for culturally diverse Victorians considering running for local government | VLGA | Victorian Local Governance Association
Victorian Local Government Elections 2020 - YouTube
Your Community, Country and Council - YouTube
Council Elections 2024 | Vic Councils
Related Information
Governance Rules and Election Period Policy