Local Government Elections 2024

Voting in this election is by post only. VEC will post ballot packs to all enrolled voters from Monday 7 October.

Your ballot pack will contain:

• a ballot paper
• candidate statements
• a ballot paper envelope (for your vote to go in)
• a reply-paid envelope (for your ballot paper envelope to go in)
• a leaflet with instructions in other languages.

VEC - Voting in Hume City Council elections.

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 6pm 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 are away between Monday 7 October and Friday 25 October, you can still vote by visiting the VEC website.

For more information on voting in this years election visit VEC - Voting in Hume City Council elections.

If you wish to stand as a candidate in this election, nominations will:

• open on Monday 9 September
• close at 12pm Tuesday 17 September.

How to nominate

You will need to check your eligibility on the VEC website.

To nominate, visit the VEC website for instructions.

Candidate information sessions

We are hosting Election Candidate Information Sessions with CEO Sheena Frost this July and August. Learn about Hume City, the organisation, and what it means to be a Councillor.

• Thursday 22 August, 6.30–7.30pm, Town Hall Broadmeadows
• Tuesday 27 August, 6.30–7.30 PM, Hume Global Learning Centre – Sunbury

Register for a session

Have you thought about running for local council?

Learn about the roles, responsibilities, and the impact you can have as a Councillor.

For more information please contact governance@hume.vic.gov.au.

Enrolments closed at 4pm Wednesday 7 August.

To check your enrolment or for more information visit the VEC website, phone 1300 805 478 or email info@vec.vic.gov.au