Victorian Government elections will be held on Saturday 26 October. As the local government election approaches later this year, it's important you are informed and prepared.
Election date
Victorian council elections will be held on Saturday 26 October 2024. This is your opportunity to have a say on who represents Hume City.
In the lead up to elections, Councils must ensure they do not publish or distribute any information which could affect election voting. This time, from 12pm Tuesday 17 September – 6pm Saturday 26 October, is known as the caretaker period. We will only be communicating essential news during this time.
How to vote
The election will be by postal ballot, and ballot papers will be automatically sent to your address by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC). Here’s what you need to do:
Vote counting and results
Vote counting will begin on Saturday 26 October, and all election results will be declared by Friday 15 November. Stay tuned for the announcement of new council members.
Ensure you're enrolled
To participate in the election, you must be enrolled to vote. Please check your enrolment details at VEC check my enrolment and make sure your postal address is correct.
When you check your enrolment, you will be able to view the new electoral structures and ward boundaries for this year’s election.
In February 2024, the Victorian Local Government Minister announced changes to the electoral structure of Hume City Council. As part of this, Hume City Council will transition to having 11 wards, each represented by one Councillor.
The new wards are Aitken, Bababi Marning, Burt-kur-min, Emu Creek, Jacksons Hill, Merlynston Creek, Mount Ridley, Roxburgh Park, Tullamarine, Woodlands, and Yubup.