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Day 1 of Boroondara election vote counting
Today I was scrutineering down at the VEC counting centre in Camberwell, which was a very interesting experience. Getting to see democracy work up close is something that I would recommend everyone…
22 October, 2016 -
After four years, my time on council is coming to an end
As many of you already know, I am not re-contesting my position as councillor for Maranoa Ward on Boroondara City Council at the upcoming election. It has been a difficult decision, but…
11 October, 2016 -
Ballots are posted today: know thy candidates
From today until Thursday, ballot packs will be mailed out to eligible properties in Boroondara and the other councils in Victoria using postal elections. As per VEC regulations, no more than 35%…
4 October, 2016 -
Boroondara candidate statements and photos released
Please read the Day 1 post for an introduction and more information. Yesterday the VEC released the candidate statements and photos for all candidates who have chosen to submit one or both…
27 September, 2016 -
Boroondara candidate questionnaire responses released
Please read the Day 1 post for an introduction and more information. As part of the changes to council elections for this year, candidates now have the option of answering a questionnaire…
24 September, 2016 -
Day 6: Council Elections 2016 – Nominations close, ballot order revealed
Welcome to Day 6 of the 2016 council elections! Please read the Day 1 post for an introduction and more information. Final list of nominations and ballot order With nominations closing at…
20 September, 2016 -
Day 5: Council Elections 2016
Welcome to Day 5 (technically, counting the weekend) of the 2016 council elections! Please read the Day 1 post for an introduction and more information. Preferences One of the unexpected changes to…
19 September, 2016 -
Day 2: Council Elections 2016
Welcome to Day 2 of the 2016 council elections! Please read the Day 1 post for an introduction and more information. Candidates One of the great things about democracy is that anybody…
16 September, 2016 -
Day 1: Council Elections 2016
A brief introduction Here we finally are at Day 1 of the 2016 local government elections for Victoria. I will be posting here over the course of the next few weeks to…
15 September, 2016