The next election of Councillors will be held in October 2024.
The election will be managed by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC). For more information visit Victorian Electoral Commission.
The election will be by postal ballot only.
The VEC will open an office at the Malvern Town Hall at 9am on Monday 9 September to support the conduct of the election.
Check back often as we are constantly updating our website.
New electoral structure from October 2024
There is a new electoral structure for the City of Stonnington and it will apply for the October 2024 election.
More information about the new electoral structure.
Becoming a candidate at the October election
More information about becoming a candidate at the October 2024 election.
Voting and the Voters’ Roll for the October election
The Voters’ Roll for the October 2024 election closed at 4 pm on Wednesday 7 August. It is too late to enrol or update your enrolment for this election. If you are enrolled, you must vote. Voting is compulsory. If you don't vote you might receive a fine. If you wish to check your enrolment, visit the Victorian Electoral Commission website here: Check My Enrolment | Victorian Electoral Commission (vec.vic.gov.au) If you have moved address since the Voters’ Roll closed on 7 August you can ask the VEC to redirect your ballot paper here: Online redirection of ballot pack application (vec.vic.gov.au)
More information about voting and the Voters’ Roll for the October 2024 election.
Oversight of elections
As the dedicated integrity agency for councils, the Local Government Inspectorate (LGI) has oversight for the activities of councils, councillors and candidates under the electoral provisions of the Local Government Act 2020. The LGI works in partnership with other government agencies to help ensure a fair and democratic election process.
The LGI has a range of resources available on their website here: Local government elections 2024 | lgi.vic.gov.au