Frequently Asked Questions - Attendance at
Council Meetings
Do I need to register to attend Council meetings in person?
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.
Do I need to register to watch Council meetings online?
No, members of the public are NOT required to register to watch Council meetings
online.
Why do I need to register to attend Council meetings in person?
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.
How can I register?
Registration is conducted through the Eventbrite online registration platform with a link
available on Council’s website.
What information do I need to register?
We require your first and last name, and home address for identification purposes.
Phone number and email address are optional for the purposes of communicating any
changes to the meeting arrangements.
Please contact Customer Service Team on 03 9249 4000 if you wish to register without
providing your email address.
What is the deadline for registration?
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.
Will there be a capacity limit for registration?
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).
Who can I contact if I need help with the registration process?
If you require assistance with the registration process, please contact our Customer
Service Team on 03 9249 4000.
Will there be an ID check at the Council meeting?
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 at the meeting.
Will there be seats allocated?
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.
Is there any restriction on items I can bring to a Council meeting?
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 place in a safe place before the person enters the meeting. The security guard
will return the item when the person leaves the meeting.
