2012 Victorian local elections
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The 2012 Victorian local elections were held on 27 October 2012 to elect the councils of 78 of the 79 local government areas in Victoria, Australia.[1] Several councils also held mayoral elections.[2]
The elections saw Country Alliance win their first-ever elected representative, with party co-founder Russell Bate winning unopposed in Mansfield.[3]
Additionally, Socialist Alliance won their second-ever councillor and their first in Victoria, with Sue Bolton elected in Moreland.[4]
Party changes before elections
A number of councillors joined or left parties before the 2012 elections.
Council | Ward | Councillor | Former party | New party | Date | ||
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Bayside | Northern | Clifford Hayes | Independent | Sustainable Australia | 2010 |
References
- ^ "2012 council election results". Victorian Electoral Commission.
- ^ "Ballarat and south west Victoria 2012 local election results". ABC News.
- ^ "Results for Mansfield Shire Council Elections 2012". Victorian Electoral Commission.
- ^ "New councillor Sue Bolton: dedicated feminist, driven socialist activist". Green Left.
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