Thanks to all the mob who stood as candidates in the Treaty Elections! Voting has now closed.
The vote count will start on 17 June and results will be published as soon as possible.
If you are candidate, please read the Candidate Information Guide.
The role of an elected Assembly Member
Assembly Members are the representatives for their communities. They are expected to yarn with mob in their region and make sure the Assembly discussions and decisions are informed by Community views, ideas and aspirations. Ultimately, the Members have to make the decisions and vote about how the Assembly will get Treaty done.
Members are required to attend many Assembly meetings and community events and are paid a stipend – a type of allowance – for their time. They receive support from Assembly staff to carry out their work.
Here are some documents that will help you understand the role, how to nominate, and how the Elections will unfold.
Support is available for candidates
For questions regarding the support available to candidates, contact the Assembly:
Phone: 1800 TREATY (87 32 89)
Candidate Support Officer
Bronwen Davies
e: candidates@firstpeoplesvic.org
m: 0474 170 228
Independent Election Administrator
To ensure the smooth running and integrity of the Elections, the Assembly has engaged an independent Election administrator.
So for all other questions relating to the Election or standing as a candidate, you can contact the independent election administrator:
Returning Officer
Gavin Ryan
e: fpav.returningofficer@gmail.com
m: 0403 336 829
Further details
Election Timeline
| What’s happening? | When is it happening? |
| Candidate nominations open | 9.00am on 3 April 2023 |
| Candidate nominations close | 4.00pm on 24 April 2023 |
| Announcement of candidates | 4.00pm on 5 May 2023 |
| Voting opens | 7.00am on 13 May 2023 |
| Voting closes | 11.00pm on 3 June 2023 |
| Votes counted | 10am on 17 June 2023 |
Meet the Candidate Events
| Region | Date and location |
| Metro Region | Monday 8 May in Melbourne |
| North East Region | Tuesday 9 in May Shepparton |
| South East Region | Tuesday 9 May in Warragul |
| South West Region | Tuesday 9 May in Geelong |
| North West Region | Wednesday 10 May in Robinvale |
| Metro Region | Thursday 11 May in Melbourne |
| South West Region | Thursday 11 May in Warrnambool |
| North East Region | Friday 12 May in Seymour |
| South East Region | Friday 12 May in Bairnsdale |