Council elections

Local government elections are held in Victoria every 4 years. They are managed by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) with assistance of local councils.

The most recent Council election was held by postal vote for all Victorian councils. Election day was 26 October 2024, when the former Council was vacated from office and votes counted. 

New councillors announced

The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) has now announced the results for Banyule City Council in the 2024 local council elections.
Banyule is divided into nine wards, with each ward represented by a single councillor.

The following individuals have been elected to represent the community for the next four years.

  • Mark Di Pasquale, Bakewell ward (re-elected)
  • Elizabeth Nealy, Beale ward (re-elected, uncontested)
  • Alida McKern, Chelsworth ward (re-elected)
  • Peter Castaldo, Griffin ward (re-elected)
  • Rick Garotti, Grimshaw ward (re-elected)
  • Matt Wood, Hawdon ward
  • Alicia Curry, Ibbott ward
  • Mary O’Kane, Olympia ward
  • Alison Champion, Sherbourne ward (re-elected)

On Monday 18 November, there will be a special Council meeting to elect the new Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

Allison Beckwith, CEO of Banyule City Council, says:

"We're excited to welcome our new councillor group. We look forward to working with them over the next four years as they represent our community. Thank you to the outgoing councillors for their dedication and service to the Banyule community, including Tom Melican who we farewelled after more than 20 years as a councillor and four stints as Mayor."

Voter enrolment and candidate information

Contact us

Our Governance and Integrity Team plays an important role in working with our councillors and helping the VEC with elections in Banyule. To discuss matters relating to the 2024 Banyule Council elections email elections@banyule.vic.gov.au

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