This bill being passed means that... Only Residents will vote by default, non resident owners can opt in to vote

This bill being passed means that... Voting procedures will be standardised across the state so the ballot papers etc are all done the same way across different councils

This bill being passed means that... Each ward - a sub-area in a council - will now be represented by one person (previously many wards had two); except for Melbourne City Council and Rural shires

This bill being passed means that... New Code of Conduct and penalties for serious misconduct including being disqualified

This bill being passed means that... Mandatory training and induction for candidates and councillors

This bill being passed means that... Councils will now be required to create long term 4 and 10 year plans

This bill being passed means that... Less ministerial approvals being required

This bill being passed means that... More freedom for councils to work with other organisations and agencies