Draft Election Period Policy

Published on 28 February 2025

The City of Whittlesea’s draft Election Policy is open for feedback, following amendments made ahead of the upcoming Federal Election.

The draft amendments aim to ensure that prospective candidates and nominated candidates, whether a Councillor or Council officer, maintain integrity leading up to and during an election.

Some of the proposed amendments include:

• Councillors are prohibited from promoting their election campaign or individual policy positions during any Council meeting.
• Council officers are prohibited from approaching Councillors leading up to an election in attempt to gain an advantage or benefit in exchange for a formal decision to be made by the Council.
• A Councillor or Council officer must not place any election materials on or in any Council owned or operated facility or land.
• A Council officer will not use their position or their access to other Council officers and resources to gain media attention in support of an election campaign.

To view the draft Election Policy and provide your feedback, visit engage.whittlesea.vic.gov.au. 

Consultation closes on Wednesday 12 March, with the final policy to be presented at an upcoming Council Meeting.