Recently the Local Government Amendment (Governance and Integrity) Act 2024 passed through Parliament amending the Election Period commencement date for the October 2024 General Local Elections. The Election Period commencement date is now 17 September 2024 commencing at 12 noon, previously it was 24 September 2024.

To ensure Council’s Election Period Policy aligns with the Act, the following minor amendments have been made to the Policy.

Procedural Guidelines

1. Application of Policy

Council will function in accordance with this Policy during the election period commencing on midnight on Tuesday 24September 2024 and ending 6pm on Saturday 26 October 2024.

While nominations for the general election will close at noon on 24 September 2024, the definition of the term “election period” in the Act indicates that the “election period” commences at the beginning of that day – that is, immediately after midnight.

Procedural Guidelines

1. Application of Policy

Council will function in accordance with this Policy during the election period commencing at midday on Tuesday 17 September 2024 and ending 6pm on Saturday 26 October 2024.