2025 by-elections

As the dedicated integrity agency for councils, the Local Government Inspectorate has oversight for the activities of councils, councillors and candidates under the electoral provisions of the Local Government Act 2020. We work in partnership with other government agencies to help ensure a fair and democratic election process.

Complaint form
Governance

Election complaint form

Submit an online complaint if you have a concern related to any council elections in Victoria.

Fact sheets produced by Inspectorate
Governance

By-election fact sheets

The fact sheets on this page have been developed to support candidates and newly-elected councillors during the 2025 by-elections.

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Law & justice

Frequently Asked Questions: Election complaints

If you are considering submitting an election complaint, our Frequently Asked Questions will help you work out if your complaint is within LGI's remit.

Mandatory Candidate Awareness Training

All local council candidates must complete the Local Government Victoria (LGV) local government candidate training.

Law & justice

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