Next election
The next council election will be held in October 2024. Your vote must be in the mail or hand delivered to the election office by 6 pm on Friday October 25, 2024.
The electoral (Ward) structure of Greater Bendigo City Council has changed. Bendigo will transition, at the next election, to 9 single-member Wards. More information on this process can be found:
Local Government Victoria: Electoral Representation Advisory Panels
Election timeline
Wednesday August 7: Roll closes at 4pm
Monday September 9: Candidate nominations open
Tuesday September 17: Candidate nominations close at 12 noon
Monday October 7 to Thursday October 10: Mail-out of ballot packs
Friday October 25: Your vote must be in the mail or hand delivered to the election office by 6 pm
Friday November 15: Latest date all results will be declared
Election information
The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) conduct elections on behalf of all Victorian councils.
For detailed and up to date information about how to enrol, vote, become a candidate, and more, visit the VEC website, or call the VEC on 131 832.
Who can vote in the 2024 Victorian local council elections?
You can only vote once in each municipality, no matter how many properties you own or occupy.
Voting is compulsory for everyone who is enrolled.
The voting roll closed at 4pm on Wednesday August 7, 2024.
If you are on the state roll you are automatically enrolled to vote in the 2024 council elections for your enrolled address (where you live).
Up to 2 people per property can apply to vote if:
- You pay council rates on your home but you are not an Australian citizen
- You own a property in a municipality that you don’t live in full time e.g. holiday home, investment property or business property
The voting roll closed at 4pm on Wednesday August 7, 2024.
Up to 2 people per property can apply to vote if you rent a property and pay rates to council, and you are not on the state roll in that municipality e.g. you operate a business out of a commercial property.
Must reapply at every general council election.
The voting roll closed at 4pm on Wednesday August 7, 2024.
Corporations that pay rates may be able to appoint one representative to vote. Call the council for further information.
Must reapply at every general council election.
The voting roll closed at 4pm on Wednesday August 7, 2024.