Candidate Information Sessions

If you would like to make a difference in your community and have a say in local decision-making, stand for election as a Local Government Elected Member.

The Shire will be hosting two information sessions for prospective candidates for the Shire of Harvey Ordinary Council Election:

• Monday, 28 August from 5.30pm to 6.30pm at Australind Council Chambers.
• Tuesday, 29 August from 5.30pm to 6.30pm at Harvey Council Chambers.

There are five vacant Councillor seats (four for a 4-year term and one for a 2-year term) and one directly elected Shire President vacancy up for election this year.

Nominations open Thursday, 31 August 2023 and close Thursday, 7 September 2023.

Find out what is involved in nominating for Council in the 2023 Local Government Elections, the role of Councillors and how to submit a nomination.

Those who are interested in nominating are encouraged to come along.

Visit our Council Elections page for more information.