Local council candidate resources

Our candidate handbook and information kits have detailed information on how to nominate for council election.

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Whittlesea City Council, Thomastown Ward by-election

Candidate nominations for this by-election are now open. Nominations close 12 noon on Tuesday 21 April. 

Download the by-election handbook for detailed information on being a council election candidate.

More about the Whittlesea City Council, Thomastown Ward by-election.

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: