In Victoria, general council elections are held every four years, and it is compulsory to vote.
The most recent general council election was held on 26 October 2024. Voting was by postal ballot.
Council elections in Victoria are managed by the Victorian Electoral Commission.
2024 Council election
The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) declared the results of the City of Stonnington election on 12 November 2024.
For more information and results from the 2024 election visit the Stonnington City Council page on the VEC website.
Details of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors of the City of Stonnington are available here: https://www.stonnington.vic.gov.au/About/About-Council/Mayor-and-Councillors.
Didn't vote in 2024 Stonnington Council elections?
If you didn't vote in the 2024 Stonnington Council elections and you were enrolled to vote, you may receive an Apparent Failure to Vote notice from the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC). Notices were sent in March 2025.
This notice gives you the chance to explain why you didn't vote. If you do not respond to this notice or do not provide an explanation which is accepted, you may receive an infringement notice (a fine).
The Apparent Failure to Vote process is managed by the VEC and you should contact the VEC about the letter, if you receive one.
More information about voting and the Voters' Roll.
Stonnington electoral structure
From October 2024, there is a new electoral structure for the City of Stonnington.
More information about the new electoral structure.