Question 1

Do I need to register to attend Council meetings in person?

Accepted Answer

From the Council Meeting on 21 November 2023 onwards, members of the public are required to register their attendance to attend Council meetings in person.

Question 2

Do I need to register to watch Council meetings online?

Accepted Answer

No, members of the public are NOT required to register to watch Council meetings online.

Question 3

Why do I need to register to attend Council meetings in person?

Accepted Answer

Due to ongoing disruptions experienced at Council meetings, Council is implementing a registration process to further support continuous efforts to maintain a safe and secure environment for all participants whilst allowing Council to conduct an orderly meeting.

Question 4

How can I register?

Accepted Answer

Registration is conducted through the Eventbrite online registration platform with a link available on Council’s website.

Question 5

What information do I need to register?

Accepted Answer

We require your full name and home address for identification purposes. Phone number and email address are optional for the purposes of communicating any changes to the meeting. Please contact Customer Service on 03 9249 4000 if you wish to register without providing your email address.

Question 6

What is the deadline for registration?

Accepted Answer

All attendees wanting to attend a Council meeting in person must register their attendance by no later than 12 noon on the day of the meeting.

Question 7

Will there be a capacity limit for registration?

Accepted Answer

Registration will be limited to a capacity of 60 people (with 24 seats in the Chamber and 36 seats in the ‘overflow area’ in the Sunshine Library).

Question 8

Who can I contact if I need help with the registration process?

Accepted Answer

If you require assistance with the registration process, please contact our Customer Service Team on 03 9249 4000.

Question 9

Will there be an ID check at the Council meeting?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all attendees will be required to present a valid photo identification that contains their first and last name, home address and photo (e.g. driver licence) which will be checked against their registration details at the meeting. A name tag will be provided to all checked-in attendees to wear.

Question 10

Will there be seats allocated?

Accepted Answer

No, registered attendees will be seated in the Chamber on a ‘first-come-first-serve’ basis. Once the Chamber reaches its capacity (24 seats), registered attendees will be seated in the ‘overflow area’ in the Sunshine Library to watch the Council Meeting through a projector screen.

Question 11

Is there any restriction on items I can bring to a Council meeting?

Accepted Answer

Any items that can be used as a weapon or to disrupt the meetings will be prohibited from being taken into the Council meetings. When a person brings an item deemed to be prohibited, a security guard will take the item and return it after the meeting.

Council Meeting 19 August 2025