The 1997 Victorian local elections were held on 16 March 1997 to elect the councils of a number of the 78
local government areas in
Victoria, Australia.[1][2]
Background
For a number of LGAs, the elections were the first since significant reform was introduced by the
Kennett state government in 1994. The reforms dissolved 210 councils and sacked 1600 elected councillors, and created 78 new councils through amalgamations. In suburban
Melbourne, 53 municipalities were reduced to 26.[3][4][5]
The 1997 Victorian local elections were held on 16 March 1997 to elect the councils of a number of the 78
local government areas in
Victoria, Australia.[1][2]
Background
For a number of LGAs, the elections were the first since significant reform was introduced by the
Kennett state government in 1994. The reforms dissolved 210 councils and sacked 1600 elected councillors, and created 78 new councils through amalgamations. In suburban
Melbourne, 53 municipalities were reduced to 26.[3][4][5]