Masonic and Commercial Council Nominations

Nominations are called for suitably qualified Brethren to serve as members on the Masonic and Commercial Councils.

There are three vacancies for members of Freemasons Victoria to serve on the Masonic Council, each for a three-year term commencing January 2026.

There are two vacancies for members of Freemasons Victoria to serve on the Commercial Council, each for a three-year term commencing January 2026.

Elections will take place in conjunction with the September Quarterly Communication. Electronic voting, through the independent Vero Voting organisation, will be employed. 

All Victorian Freemasons affiliated with a Lodge under the jurisdiction of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria and who have attained the rank of Master Mason for five years continuously prior to nominating are eligible to nominate for a position on either Council. 

For the information of all Brethren, the following documents are available for download by clicking the links: 

1. Masonic Council Information Booklet 
2. Masonic Council Nomination Form
3. Commercial Council Information Booklet
4. Commercial Council Nomination Form 

All nominations for the Commercial Council and Masonic Council, along with the necessary paperwork, must be in the hands of the Grand Secretary by 30 May 2025. A nomination must be endorsed by a resolution of a Lodge of which the nominee is a subscribing member by a majority of members in attendance at the meeting. This would need to occur at a Lodge meeting prior to 30 May 2025.

To enable the preparation of any voting material, please submit all applications in electronic format.