Changes to voter entitlements made by the Local Government Act 2020 (the Act) continue to be phased in ahead of the 2024 Local Government general elections, with the final stage of the reforms coming into effect.
From the 2024 Local Government elections onwards, the automatic entitlement under section 243 of the Act no longer applies and all owners not otherwise enrolled on the State roll, will need to apply to be enrolled if they wish to vote.
A Guidance Note and other resources have been prepared by the Victorian Electoral Commission and Local Government Victoria to provide guidance to councils in relation to the preparation of voters’ rolls for the 2024 Local Government general election.
Any queries relating to information in the Guidance Note, or the preparation of the voters’ rolls for the 2024 Local Government elections, should be directed to rollsupport@vec.vic.gov.au.
Guidance for Councils
Guidance Note - Enrolment for the 2024 Local Government Election
Please be advised that this guidance note is designed to assist councils in their implementation of the legislation. It does not constitute legal advice and councils should seek their own advice about the application of the legislation to their municipality.
Other templates and resources
Owner ratepayer – Application for enrolment
Occupier ratepayer – Application for enrolment
Corporation owner or occupier – Application for enrolment
Owner or Occupier Ratepayer – Application to Resign from Enrolment
Corporation owner or occupier – Application to Resign Appointment
Corporation owner or occupier – Application to Revoke Appointment
S240(12) CEO Notice inviting renewal of enrolment - Second general election councils
S240(12) CEO Notice inviting renewal of enrolment - Whittlesea and Casey
S240(10) - 244 - CEO Notice inviting renewal of enrolment - Second general election councils
S240(10) - 245 - CEO Notice inviting renewal of enrolment - Second general election councils
S246(2)(b) CEO response letter s242 or s244 - application rejected
S246(2)(b) CEO response letter s245 - appointment rejected