| Event | Legislation* | Date |
|
Close of rolls |
(LGEA ss 6(7)(a), 15(9)(b), CAA sch 1 cl 9(b)) |
5pm, Friday, 30 May 2025 |
|
Nominations open |
(LGEA s 19(4)) |
Thursday, 26 June 2025 |
|
Nominations close |
(LGEA s 23(b)) |
12 noon, Thursday 10 July 2025 |
|
Draw for positions on the ballot paper |
(LGEA s 29(3)(b)) |
as soon as practicable after 12 noon, Thursday 10 July 2025 |
|
First campaign donation return due |
(CAA s 23(3)(a(i)) | Friday 18 July 2025 to Thursday 24 July 2025 |
|
Mailout of materials |
(LGEA s 39(1), CAA sch 1 cl 18(1), Transitional Regulations r 12) |
Tuesday 29 July 2025 to Monday 4 August 2025 |
|
Last day for re-issue of voting materials |
(LGEA ss 39(4), 43(4), CAA sch 1 cl 18(4)) |
5pm, Monday 18 August 2025 |
|
Close of voting (polling day) |
(LGEA ss 6(6), 6(7)(b)) |
12 noon, Monday 25 August 2025 |
|
Scrutiny and count |
(LGEA s 47(1)(a)) |
Tuesday 26 August 2025 |
|
Second campaign donation return due |
(CAA s 23(3)(b)) |
Within 30 days of the conclusion of the election |
| Campaign Expenditure Return due | (CAA s 23(1)(b)) | Within 30 days of the conclusion of the election |
* Local Government (Elections) Act 1999
* Local Government (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2021
Candidate information and regulations
- Go to the CANDIDATE PORTAL
- Watch the Candidate briefing video (YouTube link)
- Please note that this Candidate Briefing video does not cover the requirement of a campaign expenditure return as per s28 of the City of Adelaide Act 1998. Please see the Candidate Handbook for further information.
- Download the Candidate handbook (PDF download)
The Candidate Handbook for the City of Adelaide elections assists persons considering in
nominating as a candidate for the City of Adelaide.
The handbook details:
• the nomination and election processes
• aspects of legislation that guide the conduct of elections.
While the Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) will provide information, it cannot
offer legal advice regarding the interpretation of the Acts or Regulations or the conduct of
election campaigns. You may wish to consider seeking your own independent legal advice
on any complex queries.
Queries about the contents of the booklet can also be directed to the
Electoral Commission SA
Level 6, 60 Light Square
Adelaide SA
telephone 1300 655 232
Or visit our Candidate section for more information about;
- Acts and Regulations
- Candidate eligibility and ineligibility
- Candidate disclosure returns
- Candidate responsibilities
- Electoral advertising
- Forms and handbooks
- Responsibilities as a member of a council.