Local council candidate resources
Our candidate handbook and information kits have detailed information on how to nominate for council election.
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Current council by-elections
Kingston City Council, Melaleuca Ward by-election
LaTrobe City Council, Morwell River Ward by-election
Wyndham City Council, Heathdale Ward by-election
Nominations open at 9 am on Monday 15 June.
You can use Candidate Helper to complete your:
- nomination form
- candidate statement
- candidate questionnaire
For more detailed information on the nomination process download the by-election handbook and information kit:
Candidate handbook and kit
Candidate information series
Scrutineers
Candidates can appoint a scrutineer to observe election activities on their behalf. Find out more about appointing a scrutineer.
Learn more
To learn about the nominations process you can:
- watch the candidate information series
- read about becoming a local council candidate
- learn about counting votes in a local council election
- read the nomination guide.