Surf Coast Shire Council, Torquay Ward countback

We are holding a countback for Torquay Ward in Surf Coast Shire Council after Councillor Rebecca Bourke resigned on Thursday 25 September.

We will hold a countback of votes from the October 2024 Surf Coast Shire Council, Torquay Ward election. This includes all remaining eligible candidates who weren’t successful at that election.

Countback details

We held a countback to fill this vacancy on Tuesday 28 October.

The successful candidate did not return a written declaration to us within 48 hours of the countback. We cannot declare this candidate elected until they complete this declaration stating they are still qualified to be a councillor.

We will hold another countback online at 10:30 am on Wednesday 5 November.

How to watch the countback

You can join a Microsoft Teams meeting with any device. You don't need a Microsoft account.


  • Watch on your computer
    1. Click 'Watch countback' (30 minutes before the start time).
    2. Click 'Continue on this browser'.
    3. Click 'Continue without audio or video' when you're asked to allow camera and microphone access.
    4. Enter your name.
    5. Click 'Join now'.

    For help visit Microsoft support.

  • Watch on your phone

    You'll need to download the Microsoft Teams app from Google Play (Android) or App Store (Apple) to join from your phone.

    1. Tap 'Watch countback' (30 minutes before the start time).
    2. Tap 'Join meeting'.
    3. Open the Teams app when prompted.
    4. Tap 'Join as guest'.
    5. Enter your name.
    6. Tap 'Join meeting'.

    For help visit Microsoft support.

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