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Voting in local government elections is your chance to help shape the future of Boroondara. If you own or manage property in the City of Boroondara but don’t live here, you may be entitled to vote as a council-enrolled ratepayer.
The next local council elections will be in October 2028.
Types of voters
There are 2 types of voters in Boroondara council elections:
State-enrolled voters
You must enrol and vote if you:
- are 18 years or older
- are an Australian citizen
- have lived at your address in Boroondara for longer than one month.
You are automatically enrolled through the Victorian Electoral Commission.
Council-enrolled voters (ratepayers)
Some ratepayers can apply to become council-enrolled voters in Boroondara if they are:
- a property owner, occupier or a representative a corporation
- 18 years or older
- not a state-enrolled voter within the Boroondara area.
Council-enrolled voter categories
Apply to enrol
If you meet the criteria and want to apply, call our Customer Service team on the details below.
Once enrolled, you must vote in future elections. Not voting may result in a fine.
Resign your enrolment
If you no longer want to vote as a council-enrolled voter for a property, call our Customer Service team on the details below.
More information
To check if you are a council-enrolled voter in Boroondara, call our Customer Service team on (03) 9278 4444 or email [email protected].
For information about Victorian elections, visit the VEC website.