Next election
The Corangamite Shire Council election is being held by post this October.
Ballot packs will be posted to all enrolled voters from Monday 7 October.
The electoral (Ward) structure of Corangamite Shire Council has changed for this election.
You can view the new structure here.
Key Dates
Close of Roll
4 pm, Wednesday 7 August
Nominations open
9 am, Tuesday 9 September
Close of nominations
12 pm, Tuesday 17 September
Mailout of ballot packs
Tuesday 8 to Thursday 10 October 2024
Close of voting
6 pm, Friday 25 October 2024
Election results declared
Friday 15 November
VEC - Corangamite Shire Council election
For information about Victorian elections, visit the VEC website.
The complete list of candidates in ballot draw order will be available on the VEC website from Wednesday 18 September.
How to vote
Follow the instructions in your ballot pack to complete your vote.
Make sure you post it or drop it off at the election office before 6 pm on Friday 25 October.
Local mail collection times differ. Check the collection time on your post box to make sure your vote is in the mail on time.
If you’re going to be away between Monday 7 October and Friday 25 October, you may still be able to vote. Options if you’re away during the election.
Ward Structure
When Corangamite residents vote in the Council election in October, they will elect one Councillor from each of seven Wards.
The seven Wards are named Cooriemungle, Gnotuk, Lake Elingamite, Lake Keilambete, Leura, Mt Elephant and Tandarook.
More detailed maps can be found here.
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.
You must enrol before 4 pm on Wednesday 7 August 2024.
Voting is compulsory for everyone who is enrolled.
State enrolled voters
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).
You must vote in your local council election if you are on the State roll by 4.00 pm on the day the roll closes. If you do not vote, you may get a fine.
To find out if you are on the State roll, go to Check my enrolment
Council-enrolled voters
Some ratepayers can apply to become council-enrolled voters in Corangamite Shire if they are:
- a property owner, occupier or represent a corporation
- 18 or older
- not a State-enrolled voter within the Corangamite Shire area.
These are known as council-enrolled voters.
To apply to become or check if you are a council-enrolled voter in Corangamite Shire please contact us.
Council by-elections
By-elections before October 2024
If you were a council-enrolled voter in Corangamite Shire at the 2020 local council general elections and your circumstances haven’t changed, you will be automatically enrolled for any by-elections that take place before October 2024. It is not compulsory for you to vote.
If you weren’t a council-enrolled voter in Corangamite Shire at the 2020 local council general elections, or your circumstances have changed, you can apply to enrol at any by-elections that take place before October 2024. It is not compulsory for you to vote.
If you want to vote in the next local council general election in October 2024, you will need to apply to enrol again.
By-elections after October 2024
If you apply to enrol for the local council elections in 2024, you will remain enrolled for any council by-elections up until 2028. It will be compulsory for you to vote.
If you meet the criteria
If you meet any of these criteria, you can contact us to apply to enrol.
Once you are enrolled, you must vote for the October 2024 elections and onwards. If you don’t vote, you may get a fine.
Candidate information and resources can be found here.
If you wish to stand as a candidate in this election, nominations will:
- open on Monday 9 September at 9 am
- close at 12 noon on Tuesday 17 September.
The Local Government Inspectorate has published a new fact sheet, LGI's role in elections(PDF, 184KB), ahead of the local government election period.
How to nominate
To nominate, you must:
- complete the Victorian Government’s free Local Government Candidate Training before nominating
- complete the nomination form
- make an appointment to submit your completed nomination form in person at the election office (available from Tuesday 20 August)
- pay the $250 nomination fee.
We also encourage you to provide a statement, photo and answer a questionnaire, but this is not compulsory.
Nomination form
Candidate Helper is an online tool to help you prepare your nomination and other documentation.
Candidate Helper will be available from Tuesday 20 August.
MAV Citizen to Councillor Guide
The Municipal Association of Victoria Citizen to Councillor Guide is your essential toolkit for success.
This comprehensive resource covers everything you need to know about becoming a local government councillor, from understanding the role to navigating the election campaign.
Inside, you'll find:
- The roles and responsibilities of local government
- How councils work, including the legislative framework
- The intricacies of being a councillor
- Council elections and candidate requirements
Whether you're a first-time candidate, returning councillor, or community member, this guide will empower you.
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Previous elections
Previous elections
You can view the results of the previous elections via the links below:
Election Campaign Donation Returns
In accordance with section 62A(2) of the Local Government Act 1989, below is a summary of election campaign donation returns provided by candidates following elections. Copies of the returns are available for public inspection at the Camperdown Civic Centre, 181 Manifold Street, Camperdown.
General Council Election 2020
Jo Beard - No gift disclosed
Nicholas Cole - No gift disclosed
Geraldine Conheady - No gift disclosed
Catherine Forsayeth - No gift disclosed
Ruth Gstrein - No gift disclosed
Laurie Hickey - No gift disclosed
Kate Makin- No gift disclosed
Catherine O'Flynn - No gift disclosed
Lance Robilliard - No gift disclosed
Jamie Vogels- No gift disclosed
Central Ward By-election – 27 June 2020
Geraldine Conheady - No gift disclosed
Michael Emerson - No gift disclosed
John Glazebrook - No gift disclosed
Lance Robilliard - No gift disclosed
Catherine O’Flynn - Victorian Trades Hall Council (Candidate School) in-kind support to the value of $1965.08
General Council Election 2016
Jo Beard - No gift disclosed
Lesley Brown - No gift disclosed
Helen Durant - No gift disclosed
Ruth Gstrein - No gift disclosed
Peter Harkin - No gift disclosed
Simon Illingworth - No gift disclosed
Bev McArthur - No gift disclosed
Wayne Oakes - No gift disclosed
Neil Trotter - No gift disclosed
The election period (commonly known as caretaker mode), is the period starting from the last day that nominations to be a candidate for a council election can be received, and ends at 6 pm on election day.
In 2024, the election period will run from 12 pm Tuesday 17 September until 6 pm Saturday 26 October 2024.
During this period, council business is conducted in accordance with our Election Period Policy (contained within Part D of Council’s Governance Rules(PDF, 398KB)) to avoid the use of public resources in a way that may unduly affect the election result, and to minimise councils making certain types of decisions that may unduly limit the decision-making ability of the incoming Council.
The Election Period Policy ensures that all general elections of Corangamite Shire Council are conducted in a manner that is ethical, fair and equitable and are publicly perceived as such.