In addition to this guide, we recommend you’re also familiar with the refreshed guidance for employees ahead of this year’s federal election and the advice on caretaker conventions.
Election activities include things like:
This guide applies to local, state and federal elections.
For all local, state or federal elections, ensure your employees are aware of their obligations in the code of conduct.
The code requires employees:
If your employee decides to be involved in election activities, you need to work with them to:
Ask your employees to read the guide for employees involved in election activities and discuss what’s in the guide to ensure they understand their responsibilities.
The guide provides information on:
Advise your employees of obligations under section 44 of the Australian Constitution which prevents anyone ‘holding an office of profit under the Crown’, including Victorian public sector employees.
Find out more in the guide for employees involved in election activities.
If your employee wants to seek election to a local council or the state parliament, you must:
Examples of arrangements include:
What you decide will depend on your employee’s circumstances.