To nominate as a candidate, it is recommended to use the Nomination Builder. Watch our step by step video for instructions on how to use Nomination Builder.
For the 28 February 2020 local government extraordinary elections, candidate nominations will open on Wednesday 15 January 2020 and for the 13 March 2020 local government extraordinary elections, candidate nominations will open on Wednesday 29 January 2020. Nominations cannot be lodged with the Returning Officer before this date.
The Nomination Builder tool will be available for use by prospective candidates to commence developing their profile several weeks prior to the opening of nominations.
Nominations for the 28 February 2020 elections close at 4.00 pm Wednesday 22 January 2020 and for the 13 March 2020 elections at 4.00 pm Wednesday 5 February 2020.
Election timelines:
28 February 2020 LGE timeline (PDF, 68 KB)
13 March 2020 LGE timeline (PDF, 68 KB)