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Candidate forms and publications

Files on this page are provided in PDF format or, where possible, DOC format. You need Adobe Acrobat Reader (external site) to view PDF files or Microsoft Word to view DOC files.

If you would prefer a hard copy, please contact the VEC.

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Nomination forms
Scrutineer Forms
Candidate and Scrutineer Handbooks
Other candidate publications

Nomination formsTop

Nomination forms and the online Candidate Helper are only available online during the nomination period of electoral events.

For more information please contact the VEC.

Scrutineer FormsTop

The scrutineer's role is to observe the issuing of ballot papers and the counting of votes on behalf of a candidate. Scrutineers are engaged by the candidate and their appointment must be made in writing through completion of a Scrutineer's Appointment Form (PDF 53kB).

Candidate and Scrutineer HandbooksTop

Candidate and Scrutineer Handbooks are produced to assist candidates with the electoral process.

New Handbooks are produced for each election to ensure that the most up-to-date information is included.

State election 2010 Handbooks:

These handbooks were prepared for the 2010 Victorian State election. They do not reflect legislative or procedural changes that have been made since their publication and they are provided for reference purposes only.

These handbooks also contain references to the VEC's previous address. Please direct all enquiries to our new address.

Legislative Council (Upper House) Candidate Handbook (PDF 7.0MB, DOC 6.1MB)
Legislative Assembly (Lower House) Candidate Handbook (PDF 7.1MB, DOC 6.4MB)
Scrutineer Handbook (PDF 2.9MB, DOC 2.4MB)

Local council election 2008 Handbooks:

These handbooks were prepared for the Victorian local council elections in 2008. They do not reflect legislative or procedural changes that have been made since their publication and they are provided for reference purposes only.

These handbooks also contain references to the VEC's previous address. Please direct all enquiries to our new address.

The Candidate Handbooks for the Victorian local council elections in 2012 will be available once the outcomes of any further legislative changes are known.