Candidate information

Want to become a councillor?

Would you like to represent your local community and make a real difference for the future of Greater Geelong?

People of all abilities from a variety of social, cultural and economic backgrounds are encouraged to nominate as a candidate prior to the election.

After all, it’s important local council reflects those who live and work in our community.

The next Geelong Council election will be held via postal vote this October.

Funding and donations

There is no public funding for candidates in local council elections.

Within 40 days after election day, you must complete and submit an election donation return to the Chief Executive Officer of the City of Greater Geelong. The election donation return must either disclose gifts you receive in the lead up to an election or provide a statement that no gifts were received.

For more information, visit the Election Campaign Donation Returns - Guidance material page on the Local Government Inspectorate website.

Please note: donation disclosure requirements for local council elections are different from those that apply to candidates at State elections. 


Information request register

In accordance with the Election Period Policy a register of information requests will be published and maintained.

Date Request Response
24/9/2024 4 Curtis Court, Leopold No response - refer Caretaker provisions Election Period Policy
     
     
   




Page last updated: Tuesday, 24 September 2024

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