Local Government Elections

The Local Government Elections in Victoria were held on 22 October 2016 by postal vote and conducted by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) on behalf of Council.

Council is required to make available the 'election campaign donation return' a record of significant gifts received by election candidates for use in their election campaigns. These returns ensure public transparency about the level of financial and in-kind support given to candidates by individuals and organisations during elections.

Summary of Campaign Donation Returns 2016

Pursuant to Section 62 of the Local Government Act 1989, Candidates are required within 40 days after the election day to provide an election campaign donation return.

• Ian Nicholas - nil gift disclosed
• Alyson Skinner - nil gift disclosed
• Philip Murphy - nil gift disclosed
• Jim Fawcett - nil gift disclosed
• Maxine Kiel – nil gift disclosed
• Aaron Brown – nil gift disclosed
• David Amor - nil gift disclosed
• Viv Pepper – nil gift disclosed
• Don Hill - nil gift disclosed
• Lorraine Brunt - nil gift disclosed
• Andrew McEwen - nil gift disclosed
• Vincent Morfuni - nil gift disclosed
• Meg Edwards - nil gift disclosed
• Jill Wilson - nil gift disclosed
• Kim White - nil gift disclosed
• Francis Oostermeyer - nil gift disclosed
• Jeanette Harding - nil gift disclosed
• Robert Newton - nil gift disclosed
• Jeremy Rich - nil gift disclosed
• Ray Argento - nil gift disclosed
• Mohya Davies - nil gift disclosed
• Ben Corcoran - nil gift disclosed
• Graeme Winkler - nil gift disclosed
• Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks - nil gift disclosed
• Graeme Heath – disclosure of gift with a total value of $490 from Trevor Foon
• Frank Hirst - nil gift disclosed
• James Forbes - nil gift disclosed
• David Wanless - disclosure of gift with a total value of $400 - $500 from Philip Murphy
• Matthew Sherry - nil gift disclosed provided as a late submission
• Steve Finlay - nil gift disclosed
• Dianne Tod - nil gift disclosed
• Rosemary Cousin – nil gift disclosed, declaration provided late

For more information please review Local Government Elections - Campaign Donations Returns