2012 Victorian local elections
The 2012 Victorian local elections were held on 27 October 2012 to elect the councils of 78 of the 79 [Local government areas of Victoria (state)|Victoria (state)|local government areas] in Victoria, Australia. Several councils also held mayoral elections.
The elections saw Country Alliance win their first-ever elected representative, with party co-founder Russell Bate winning unopposed in Mansfield.
Additionally, Socialist Alliance won their second-ever councillor and their first in Victoria, with Sue Bolton elected in Moreland.