All formal decision-making meetings of Council (Council Meetings, Planning Committee Meetings and Contract Approval Committee Meetings) are open to the public and community members are welcome to attend in person or watch online.
Please note that to ensure the safety of Councillors, staff and the community, a registration process has been introduced for Council and Committee Meetings to manage in-person attendance. Registrations are not required for the livestream or website recordings for those who prefer to watch online.
Registrations must be submitted by 5pm on the Monday prior to the Council or Committee Meeting.
Presentation of Photo ID on arrival is required to confirm your registration details.
Condition of entry
By attending a Council, Planning Committee or Contracts Committee Meeting, members of the public are expected to comply with the standards of behaviour outlined below.
- Presentation of Photo ID is required on arrival to confirm your registration
- Treat Councillors, staff and other community members with respect
- Follow all directions from the Chair and authorised Council officers
- Remain seated unless invited to speak or asked to move
- Do not interrupt Councillors, speakers or Council officers
- Do not bring placards, signs, banners, props or other display material into the Chamber
- Do not film, photograph or record proceedings without permission
- Do not behave in a way that threatens the safety of others or disrupts the meeting.
The Chair may ask a person to leave the meeting if they disrupt proceedings, fail to follow directions or behave in a way that creates a safety concern. Any person directed to leave the Meeting must do so immediately.
Council meeting registration FAQs
Does registration mean people can’t attend Council and Committee Meetings?
No. All formal decision-making meetings of Council (Council Meetings, Planning Committee Meetings and Contract Approval Committee Meetings) remain open to the public. To ensure the safety of Councillors, staff and the community, registration has been introduced to help manage in-person attendance. Meetings will also continue to be recorded and livestreamed
What if I cannot use the online form?
Please get in touch with us and we can assist you with registration, via mail@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 1300 023 411.
Can I bring a sign or placard into the Council Meeting?
No. Placards, signs, banners, props or other display material are not permitted in the Council Chamber.
Can I still ask a public question or make a submission?
Yes, to participate Public Question Time ensure that have submitted your question by 5pm on the day prior to the Council Meeting, via our online or printable form. If you have submitted a public question, you will still need to register your attendance.
What happens if there are safety concerns?
Where there are safety threats or concerns, Council may introduce additional arrangements for a meeting. This may include changes to attendance format, capacity limits and security arrangements.