2024 District Council of Yankalilla supplementary election
Count summary
Scrutiny and count was conducted on Tuesday 23 July 2024.
| Enrolled voters | 2,614 |
|---|---|
| Envelopes returned | 1,154 |
| Envelopes accepted | 1,130 (1 envelope did not contain a valid ballot paper) |
| Envelopes rejected | 24 |
| Voter participation | 44.15% of the total enrolment |
| Formal votes | 1,125 |
| Informal votes | 4 |
| Quota | 563 |
First preference votes
Below are the first preference votes received by the candidates in the order they appeared on the ballot paper.
| Candidate | First preference votes | Percent | Elected or Excluded |
| DENTON, Gavin | 251 | 22.31% | EXCLUDED |
| HATCH, Karin | 528 | 46.93% | ELECTED |
| GROCKE, Shane | 346 | 30.75% | |
| Total | 1,125 |
Distribution of preferences - Final result
After the distribution of preferences, Karin Hatch was declared elected at 2.45pm on Tuesday 23 July 2024.
To view the distribution of votes refer to the Scrutiny Sheet for 23 July 2024 (PDF 38KB).
Candidates declared
Nominations opened on Thursday 23 May 2024 and closed at 12 noon Thursday 6 June 2024. In accordance with the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999, a draw to determine the order of candidate names to appear on the ballot paper was held at 2pm on Thursday 6 June 2024. The result of the draw are detailed below.
Daily returns
Information for candidates
Candidate briefing session
Online by the Electoral Commission of SA
A briefing session for intending candidates was held online at 6 pm on Thursday 23 May 2024. Watch the recording
Acts and Regulations
The rules that govern council elections are set out in:
The Acts and Regulations should be read in conjunction with the Local Government Act 1999.
Candidate eligibility and ineligibility
You are eligible to be a candidate for election as a member of a council if you are:
- an Australian citizen
- at the time the electoral roll closes:
- enrolled in the council area you are contesting, or
- the nominee of a body corporate or a group that has its name on the voters roll for the council area
- left off the voters roll for the council area in error.
You are not eligible to be a candidate for election as a member of a council if you are:
- a member of an Australian Parliament; or
- an undischarged bankrupt or receiving the benefit of a law for the relief of insolvent debtors; or
- have been sentenced to imprisonment and are, or could on the happening of some contingency become, liable to serve the sentence or the remainder of the sentence; or
- are an employee of the council; or
- are disqualified from election by court order under the Local Government Act 1999.
You are not eligible to be a candidate for election as a member of a council if you:
- in the case of a supplementary election - are a member of another council; or
- in the case of any election - are a candidate for election as a member of another council
Candidate disclosure returns
A person who is a candidate for election to an office of a council must lodge the following returns with the Electoral Commissioner via the candidate portal.
CAMPAIGN DONATIONS RETURN
Candidates must lodge a campaign donations return with the Electoral Commissioner.
Candidates must lodge 2 returns:
For a supplementary election:
- the first campaign donation return must be lodged with the returning officer in the period between 8 to 14 days after the close of nominations
- the second campaign donation return must be lodged within 30 days after the conclusion of the election.
The return must disclose:
- the total amount or value of all gifts received during the disclosure period
- the number of people who made those gifts
- the amount or value of each gift
- the date on which each gift was made
- details of persons and organisations (donors) providing those gifts.
The campaign donations return need not set out any details in respect of:
- a private gift made to the candidate
- a gift with an amount or value less than $500
- a gift already disclosed in a large gift return
If a candidate is not required to provide any details in a return, the campaign donations return must still be lodged and include a statement to the effect that no gifts of a kind required to be disclosed were received.
LARGE GIFTS RETURN
All candidates must lodge a large gifts return if they receive a gift or gifts from a donor in excess of $2,500.
The Acts prescribe different times that the large gifts return must be lodged, but during the election year, a large gift return must be lodged within 5 days of receipt of the large gift.
The return must disclose:
- the amount or value of each gift received
- details of persons and organisations (donors) providing those gifts
- the date on which each gift was made.
Two or more gifts (excluding private gifts) made by the same person to a candidate during the disclosure period are to be treated as one gift.
A large gifts return need not set out any details in respect of a private gift made to the candidate. A gift to a candidate is a private gift if it is made in a private capacity to the candidate for their personal use and the candidate has not used, and will not use, the gift solely or substantially for a purpose related to the election.
Large gifts returns should be lodged with ECSA at
Offences
See section 85 of the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999. It is an offence to fail to lodge a return within time, to lodge a return containing false or misleading information, or to supply information that is false or misleading to another person for a return. The maximum penalty is $10,000.
Public inspection of returns
The Electoral Commissioner is required to publish all returns within prescribed times on a website maintained by the returning officer.
Records
See section 89 of the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999. A person must take reasonable steps to retain all records relevant to a return and keep these for at least 4 years after the date of which the relevant return is required to be lodged. The maximum penalty is $5,000.
Frequently asked questions
ALL COUNCILS (other than the City of Adelaide)
What returns do I have to lodge?
- 2 campaign donation returns – whenever a gift (or multiple gifts from the same donor) is received that totals $500 or more
- Large gift return - whenever a gift (or multiple gifts from the same donor) is received that totals $2,501 or more.
Where do I lodge my returns?
Copies of the disclosure returns for lodgement by candidates are available in the candidate portal under disclosure returns. Each completed return can be lodged on the portal during the allotted time that they are due; these dates are shown in the portal. If you are unable to lodge these via the candidate portal, please contact
Is there a difference between 'gift' or 'donation?'
The Act refers to a ‘gift’, but it effectively means the same as a ‘donation’.
A gift is defined in the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999 (LGEA) as:
- a disposition of property
- made by a person to another person (otherwise than by will)
- without consideration in money or money’s worth or with inadequate consideration; and
- includes the provision of a service (other than volunteer labour) for no consideration or inadequate consideration.
By way of example, if a person gives money to a candidate (without getting anything in return), donates goods or services, or supplies a good or service to a candidate for less than the market or commercial rate, this may constitute a gift.
What is a 'disposition of property?'
A ‘disposition of property’ means a conveyance, transfer, assignment, settlement, delivery, payment or other alienation of property, and includes:
- the allotment of shares in a company; and
- the creation of a trust in property; and
- the grant or creation of a lease, mortgage, charge, servitude, licence, power or partnership or any interest in property; and
- the release, discharge, surrender, forfeiture or abandonment, at law or in equity, of a debt, contract or chose in action or any interest in property; and
- the exercise by a person of a general power of appointment of property in favour of another person; and
- a transaction entered into by a person with intent thereby to diminish, directly or indirectly, the value of the person's own property and to increase the value of the property of another person.
What do I have to disclose in a campaign donation return?
The form of return will be provided in the candidate portal with fillable fields to complete, including:
- the total amount or value of all gifts with an amount or value of $500 or more received by the candidate during the disclosure period
- the number of persons who made the gifts
- the amount or value of each gift
- the date on which gift was made
- the name and address of the person making the gift (or if a trust or incorporated association – the name of the association and the name and addresses of the executive committee of the association and the name and address of the trustees and title and description of the trust).
What do I have to disclose in a large gift return?
The form of return will be provided in the candidate portal with fillable fields to complete, including:
- the amount or value of each gift
- the date on which the gift was made
- the name and address of the person making the gift (or if a trust or incorporated association – the name of the association and the name and addresses of the executive committee of the association and the name and address of the trustees and title and description of the trust).
When do I have to lodge these returns?
Candidates must lodge a campaign donations return with the Electoral Commissioner.
Candidates must lodge 2 returns:
For a supplementary election:
- the first campaign donation return must be lodged with the returning officer in the period between 8 to 14 days after the close of nominations
- the second campaign donation return must be lodged within 30 days after the conclusion of the election.
Who is a candidate?
A person is a candidate if they have announced their candidacy for an election, if they have nominated as a candidate for an election, or if they are already a member of council standing for election again.
What is a 'new candidate?'
A person is defined as a ‘new candidate’, in relation to an election, if the person had not been a candidate in the last general election of a council and had not been a candidate at a supplementary election held after the last general election of a council.
Do I have to report the same campaign donation (i.e. gift) more than once?
No. Although the disclosure period (reporting period) for the second campaign donation return is the same as for the first campaign donation return, gifts already reported in the first campaign donation return do not need to be disclosed again.
What if I receive 2 or more gifts from the same donor?
There is a requirement to treat 2 or more gifts during the disclosure period as 1 gift, and once the total reaches $500 (for a campaign donation) or $2,501 (for a large gift), that ‘gift’ will be disclosed in the relevant campaign donation return or large gift return.
What if I do not receive any donations or any donations over $500? Do I still need to lodge both campaign donation returns?
Yes. You should lodge a NIL return for both.
What if I have already reported a gift received in a large gift return? Do I have to report it again in a campaign donation return?
No. You do not need to report a large gift in a later campaign donations return, if it has already been disclosed.
How do I know if something I give to a candidate needs to be disclosed?
If it is a private gift, it does not need to be disclosed. A gift is a private gift if it is made to a candidate in a private capacity for their personal use and the candidate has not used and will not use the gift solely or substantially for a purpose related to the election.
Do I have to disclose the use of volunteers as a gift?
No. Whilst the definition of a gift includes the provision of a service, volunteer labour is excluded.
Are there any other restrictions on the provision of a gift to a candidate?
Gifts to candidates are permissible, as long as they are appropriately disclosed (where required) by the candidate. Although the provision of a gift is not an illegal practice, candidates and others are subject to the requirements of s57 of the LGEA which provides that a person who offers or gives a bribe with a view to inducing a person to submit or withdraw candidature, influence votes or otherwise interfere with the election if guilty of an offence.
A bribe includes any pecuniary sum or material advantage including food, drink or entertainment where the value is equal to or more than $20.
It should be noted that it is unlawful to receive a gift of $500 or more unless the required details (name, address, etc) to identify the donor are obtained by the candidate. Records should be kept by the candidate.
What if I do not receive any donations over $2,500? Do I still need to lodge a NIL large gift return?
No. You do not need to lodge a large gift return unless you receive a gift (or gifts from the same donor) over $2,500.
Where do I find further information?
- Part 14, ss 80-90 of the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999
- Regulation 11A of the Local Government (Elections) Regulations 2010
Information is current as of 13 January 2023.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this FAQ guide is general in nature. Candidates and others should refer to the specific wording of the Act and Regulations and seek independent legal or other advice on any issues of interpretation that may arise.
Candidate responsibilities
As a candidate, you have a range of important responsibilities and obligations under the law. These include making sure all electoral material you publish contains the proper authorisation statement, and that the material is not inaccurate and misleading.
View the electoral advertising page for more information.
All candidates, whether successful or not, must lodge disclosure returns.
Electoral advertising
There are restrictions placed on advertising during, and outside of, an election period. These are contained within Part 7 of the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999. The Electoral Commission SA is unable to provide advice on the interpretation of these provisions. Therefore, if you are in doubt about the interpretation, we recommend you seek independent legal advice.
Learn more on our electoral advertising page.
Forms and handbooks
- Campaign donation return LG2 (PDF, 829KB)
- Candidate handbook LG20 (PDF, 1MB)
- Large gifts return LG52 (PDF, 232KB)
- Profile and photograph requirements LG13 (PDF, 735KB)
- Scrutineer authority LG15 - (PDF, 258KB)
- Scrutineer guide LG14 - (PDF, 528KB)
- Understanding the role of a councillor (PDF, 2.4MB)
- Voters roll - Acknowledgment of use LG55 (PDF, 236KB)
Nominating as a candidate
Nominations open on Thursday 23 May 2024 and close at 12 noon Thursday 6 June 2024.
Nominations are to be completed online through the candidate portal.
Candidates must submit a profile of not more than 1000 characters with their nomination and may also provide a photograph, predominantly head and shoulders, taken within the previous 12 months.
Find out more about what it's like to be a member of council.
Responsibilities as a member of a council
Councils are responsible for many of the services that make South Australia such a great place to live and work, including libraries, playgrounds, sporting facilities and rubbish and recycling.
Becoming a councillor or mayor means you will help shape a wide range of policies and decisions that will impact the short and long-term future of your local community.
More information can be found on the council elections website.
Enrolment
The electoral roll for the supplementary election closes at 5 pm on Tuesday 30 April 2024.
If you are correctly enrolled for state elections in South Australia, you are automatically included on the council voters roll and will receive ballot papers through the post.
If you need to check or update your enrolment for future elections, you can choose one of the following options:
- Check my enrolment
- Enrol online (first time voters or to get back on the roll)
- Update my details online (for updates to your address, name or other contact details)
Council supplementary roll
If you are not enrolled on the state electoral roll you may be eligible to register on the council supplementary roll if you are:
- a resident or a non-Australian citizen who has lived at your residential address for one month or more
- an owner of an organisation or business
- an owner of a holiday home
- a sole owner, or group of owners, of a rateable property
- a sole occupier, or group of occupiers, of a rateable property
- a landlord of rateable property.
In accordance with section 15(5a) of the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999, council must purge the council's supplementary roll on 1 January of every election year. Therefore, all landlords, organisations, business owners or occupiers, and resident non-Australian citizens, must re-enrol from January 1 of every election year to be eligible to vote, with the exception of the City of Adelaide.
If you are unsure whether you are enrolled on the council supplementary roll, contact your local council.
List of candidates
In accordance with the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999, a draw to determine the order of candidate names to appear on the ballot paper was held at 2pm on Thursday 6 June 2024. Profiles for each of the 3 candidates are displayed below in the same order as their names appear on the ballot paper. This information has been provided by the candidate and neither the Returning Officer nor the District Council of Yankalilla take responsibility or bear liability for the content contained within.
District Council of Yankalilla – Councillor for Light Ward
DENTON, Gavin
My wife and I have been living in our new Normanville home since May 2023. This is our retirement town. We moved here early 2021, after spending holidays here during our working life. Country living is better, the people are friendlier the environment much healthier, life is simpler, that’s the way we wish to keep it, and that’s why I have nominated in this election. A member of the Yankalilla Men’s Shed, Yankalilla Men’s Probus, volunteer at ACH aged care Yankalilla, Normanville Table Tennis, Victor Harbor Archery Club. Born August 1955 by the sea, my career commenced at John Martins, the youngest person at 17 years old to become a supervisor. Then I worked over forty years in the Plumbing/ Hardware industry. From Sales manager for a national company to senior purchasing officer for a S.A. building supply firm, with an 18-month work commitment in Darwin. Looking after people’s interests while watching the pennies is in my blood, as is the country. Emai:
I live in Light Ward | Contact Details: 0433 401 895 | I am not a member of a Political Party
Campaign Donations 1
HATCH, Karin
Councils were first formed to manage the three core Rs: roads, rates and rubbish’. Their activities have grown immensely, and many Councils are currently in a difficult financial climate. I believe that the Yankalilla Council must return to these three cores for our residents. The ability of a Council to reduce debt while maintaining resident core services is a wicked problem that requires much hard work by Councils. If elected to represent Light Ward, I intend to follow these three Rs: Respect for Residents and Responsiveness to their needs and opinions. I bring the following strong suits to a Council member role: as a trained scientist, strong analytical abilities; as a funded researcher, good project and financial management skills; as an award-winning first year lecturer, a strong empathy for, and responsiveness to, any cohort I am working with. I have had a place in Carrickalinga since 2008 and have lived here since my retirement in early 2020, with a husband and two dogs.
I live in Light Ward | Contact Details:
Campaign Donations 1
Campaign Donations 2
GROCKE, Shane
I am Shane Grocke, a proud resident of Normanville since 2019. During my time here, I’ve actively contributed to our community in various capacities: Yankalilla Area School Governing Council: ensuring fairness and good judgment in educational matters. Yankalilla Community Forum (Facebook): As an administrator, I’ve facilitated community discussions and engagement. Yankalilla Normanville Progress Association: I’m the inaugural Chair of this association, working towards progress and positive change. My 25 years of business experience, including running an IT company and as a photographer, have taught me valuable lessons. My photography work has rekindled my appreciation for our region’s beauty and strengthened my resolve to protect it. I pledge to embody three key qualities: Respect, Patience, and Tenacity. I’m committed to transparency, open communication, and addressing community concerns. Feel free to connect in person, via phone, or email I’m here to listen and serve our community.
I live in Light Ward | Contact Details:
Campaign Donations 1
Voting
Voting in council elections is conducted by post. All election materials, including your ballot paper, are mailed directly to the postal address you provide on the electoral roll.
Ballot packs
Automatic ballot pack mail out: Tuesday 25 June to Monday 1 July 2024.
Ballot packs contain:
- a ballot paper for the election
- candidate profiles
- a ballot paper envelope (you must sign this envelope, as the elector, to ensure ballot security)
- a reply-paid envelope
- a postal voting guide
Completing your ballot papers
To make a formal vote, you must number at least as many boxes as there are vacancies, in the order of your choice.
For this election, you must place the number 1 in the candidate square on the ballot paper for the person you want as your first choice. If you wish, you may continue to number some or all of the other boxes (starting with the number 2).
Directions on how to vote are shown on the ballot paper. Make sure you view the candidate profiles to make an informed decision.
Returning your ballot papers
Follow these steps after completing your ballot paper:
- Place your folded ballot paper in the ballot paper envelope provided.
- Seal the ballot paper envelope.
- Ensure the relevant declaration is completed with your details and signed.
- Place your sealed ballot paper envelope in the reply-paid envelope and seal it.
- Mail the reply-paid envelope so that it reaches the returning officer before 12 noon on Monday 22 July 2024.
Requesting a replacement pack
If you haven't automatically received your ballot material by Monday 8 July 2024, and you believe you are entitled to vote, please contact ECSA on 1300 655 232.
The deadline you can apply for replacement voting material is 5 pm on Monday 15 July 2024.
You can request a replacement ballot pack if you have been left off the roll in error, or the original material was:
- not received
- destroyed or lost
- spoiled
Telephone-assisted voting
Telephone-assisted voting is a special service available for voters in the following categories:
- If you are blind or have low vision
- If you are interstate or overseas during the voting period.
Dedicated call centre
Telephone-assisted voting will be available during the hours listed below.
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Dates |
Times |
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Thursday 18 July - Friday 19 July 2024 |
9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
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Monday 22 July 2024 (close of voting) |
9:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Preparing to vote by telephone
Consider your vote
- Review the candidates and their profiles and decide your choices before making your call
- List the candidates in order of your choice so you can relay this to the voting assistant who will mark the ballot paper accordingly.
Telephone-assisted voting method
- Contact the call centre on one of the numbers below to speak to an ECSA representative
- 1300 655 232 within South Australia only
- 08 7424 7400 from interstate
- +61 8 7424 7400 from overseas
You will be asked to verify your identity and your entitlement to vote. Your call will then be transferred to a voting assistant, who will take your vote.
Timetable
| Event | Legislation* | Date |
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Close of rolls |
s 6(7)(a), s 15(9)(b) |
5 pm, Tuesday 30 April 2024 |
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Nominations open |
s 19(4) |
Thursday 23 May 2024 |
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Online candidate briefing session |
6 pm, Thursday 23 May 2024 | |
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Nominations close |
s 23(b) |
12 noon, Thursday 6 June 2024 |
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Draw for positions on the ballot paper |
s 29(3)(b) |
2.00pm Thursday 11 July 2024 |
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First campaign donation return due |
s 80(3)(a)(ii) | Thursday 13 June 2024 to Thursday 20 June 2024 |
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Mailout of materials |
s 39(1) |
Tuesday 25 June 2024 to Monday 1 July 2024 |
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Last day for re-issue of voting materials |
s 39(4), s 43(4) | 5 pm, Monday 15 July 2024 |
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Close of voting (polling day) |
s 6(6), s 6(7)(b) | 12 noon, Monday 22 July 2024 |
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Scrutiny and count |
s 47(1)(a) | Tuesday 23 July 2024 |
| Second campaign donation return due | s 80(3)(b) |
Within 30 days of the 'conclusion of the election' |
List of candidates
The Declaration of nominations and draw for ballot paper positions was held at 3pm Friday, 1 March 2024, at the Returning Officer office.
The following table shows the list of candidates nominated for the House of Assembly district of Dunstan.
Electoral Commission SA does not publish information about candidates’ political platforms or policies.
Ballot paper order
| Position | Surname | Given name/s | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BRAY | Frankie | Animal Justice Party |
| 2 | O'HANLON | Cressida | Australian Labor Party |
| 3 | McCUSKER | Katie | The Greens |
| 4 | FINIZIO | Anna | Liberal Party |
| 5 | HUSSEY | Nicole | Aust Family Party |
2024 Tatiara District Council supplementary election
Count summary
Scrutiny and count was conducted on Wednesday 5 June 2024.
| Enrolled voters | 4,518 |
|---|---|
| Envelopes returned | 1,837 |
| Envelopes accepted | 1,804 (2 envelopes did not contain a valid ballot paper) |
| Envelopes rejected | 33 |
| Voter participation | 1,837 (40.66%) of the total enrolment |
| Formal votes | 1,793 |
| Informal votes | 9 |
| Quota | 897 |
First preference votes
Below are the first preference votes received by the candidates in the order they appeared on the ballot paper.
| Candidate | First preference votes | Percent | Elected or Excluded |
| BROWN, Debbie | 875 | 48.8% | ELECTED |
| GOLDING, Tiffany | 742 | 41.4% | |
| WENDT, Ruben | 124 | 6.9% | |
| FIELKE, Gavin | 52 | 2.9% | |
| Total | 1,793 |
Distribution of preferences - Final result
After the distribution of preferences, Debbie Brown was declared elected at 12:08pm on Wednesday 5 June 2024.
To view the distribution of votes refer to the scrutiny sheet - Tatiara District Council - Area Councillor - 5 June 2024 (PDF 283KB).
Daily returns
Candidates
At the close of nominations at 12 noon on Thursday 18 April 2024, a total of 4 nominations were received and accepted for the supplementary election. In accordance with the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999, a draw was held to determine the order of candidates names to appear on the ballot paper. The result of the draw and profiles for each of the candidates are displayed below. This information is provided by the candidate and neither the returning officer nor the City of Onkaparinga takes responsibility or bears liability for the information contained within.
List of candidates
In accordance with the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999, the draw to determine the order of candidate names to appear on the ballot paper was held on Thursday 18 April 2024. The result of the draw are detailed below.
Tatiara District Council – Area Councillor
BROWN, Debbie
Having lived in Padthaway for 25 years and raised my family here, I have been actively involved in various community, church, children's and sporting groups over the years. Volunteering is a vital part of any country community and I am currently President of the Padthaway Progress Association. I worked as Finance Officer at Padthaway Primary School for several years, before becoming more involved in our farming, vineyard and wine business. Country towns are facing many challenges moving forward and I am passionate about issues such as housing, employment, healthcare and childcare. Regional communities need to be vibrant, providing a range of vital and interesting services to encourage people to move here and enrich our communities with their skills and passions. If elected, I look forward to serving our community, striving to upgrade and maintain our community facilities by ensuring Council decisions reflect our current and future needs. I live in the Area (Tatiara District Council).
I live in the area | Contact Details:
GOLDING, Tiffany
I am a rate payer, 3rd generation, born and bred in Bordertown. I live with my 17-year-old daughter, Zara and our 5-year-old Maltese-Shitzu dog, Max. Zara is attending year 12 at Bordertown High School. I am Treasurer and Grants officer for Bordertown Speedway Club and Treasurer of Bordertown Hockey Club. I have previously held numerous executive committee positions for various groups in Bordertown. I enjoy volunteering in these positions, utilising my skills, knowledge and experience with governance, documentation and finance management. I have been in my current position of employment for 15 years in Senior Management and I am a joint owner of a tyre repair and retail business in Bordertown. The current direction of our community is inspiring with potential for growth. I am passionate about offering opportunities and facilities to our community that welcomes new members and makes people, especially our younger generation want to stay.
I live in the area | Contact Details:
WENDT, Ruben
Carlos Ruben Lauthier Wendt Chile German School, Navy Mechanical Engineering Navigation Ballistic In Australia 1970 Business Administration Management and Logistics Interpreter Translator Spanish. Photographer. Certificate I Parapsychology Builder to Health Det. SA Aboriginal settlements Civil Construction. Assistant to the Minister of Immigration. Federal Inspector, Energy and Mining NSW. Liaison with Patagonia in Tourism. Police accreditation to assist Elders and Adolescents Vice-President Tatiara Men’s Shed actively involved in enforcing Health and Happiness and an advocate for truth/ethics Tatiara district has the potential to thrive in tourism sport business and create projects to keep talents in our community. Mentor and self-educating in Philosophy. No Religion or Political inclination Build a multicultural district with new migrants mentoring adaptation with a solid future integrate participate get involved with all, young and old supporting needs.
I live in the area | Contact Details:
Campaign Donations 1
Campaign Donations 2
FIELKE, Gavin
Keith local for over a decade.
I live in the area | Contact Details:
Voting
Voting in council elections is conducted by post. All election materials, including your ballot paper, are mailed directly to the postal address you provide on the electoral roll.
Ballot packs
Automatic ballot pack mail out: Tuesday 7 May to Tuesday 14 May 2024.
Ballot packs contain:
- a ballot paper for the election
- candidate profiles
- a ballot paper envelope (you must sign this envelope, as the elector, to ensure ballot security)
- a reply-paid envelope
- a postal voting guide
Completing your ballot papers
To make a formal vote, you must number at least as many boxes as there are vacancies, in the order of your choice.
For this election, you must place the number 1 in the candidate square on the ballot paper for the person you want as your first choice. If you wish, you may continue to number some or all of the other boxes (starting with the number 2).
Directions on how to vote are shown on the ballot paper. Make sure you view the candidate profiles to make an informed decision.
Returning your ballot papers
Follow these steps after completing your ballot paper:
- Place your folded ballot paper in the ballot paper envelope provided.
- Seal the ballot paper envelope.
- Ensure the relevant declaration is completed with your details and signed.
- Place your sealed ballot paper envelope in the reply-paid envelope and seal it.
- Mail the reply-paid envelope so that it reaches the returning officer before 12 noon on Monday 3 June 2024.
Requesting a replacement pack
If you haven't automatically received your ballot material by Monday 20 May 2024, and you believe you are entitled to vote, please contact ECSA on 1300 655 232.
The deadline you can apply for replacement voting material is 5 pm on Monday 27 May 2024.
You can request a replacement ballot pack if you have been left off the roll in error, or the original material was:
- not received
- destroyed or lost
- spoiled
Telephone-assisted voting
Telephone-assisted voting is a special service available for voters in the following categories:
- If you are blind or have low vision
- If you are interstate or overseas during the voting period.
Dedicated call centre
Telephone-assisted voting will be available during the hours listed below.
| Dates | Times |
| Wednesday 29 May to Friday 31 May 2024 | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Monday 3 June (close of voting) | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Preparing to vote by telephone
Consider your vote
- Review the candidates and their profiles and decide your choices before making your call
- List the candidates in order of your choice so you can relay this to the voting assistant who will mark the ballot paper accordingly.
Telephone-assisted voting method
- Contact the call centre on one of the numbers below to speak to an ECSA representative
- 1300 655 232 within South Australia only
- 08 7424 7400 from interstate
- +61 8 7424 7400 from overseas
You will be asked to verify your identity and your entitlement to vote. Your call will then be transferred to a voting assistant, who will take your vote.
Daily returns table
Total electors: 4,518
| Date | Ballots returned | Percentage |
| 09/05/2024 | 2 | 0.04 |
| 10/05/2024 | 122 | 2.7 |
| 11/05/2024 | n/a - weekend | n/a - weekend |
| 12/05/2024 | n/a - weekend | n/a - weekend |
| 13/05/2024 | 218 | 4.83 |
| 14/05/2024 | 190 | 4.21 |
| 15/05/2024 | 235 | 5.20 |
| 16/05/2024 | 148 | 3.28 |
| 17/05/2024 | 145 | 3.21 |
| 18/05/2024 | n/a - weekend | n/a - weekend |
| 19/05/2024 | n/a - weekend | n/a - weekend |
| 20/05/2024 | 97 | 2.15 |
| 21/05/2024 | 96 | 2.12 |
| 22/05/2024 | 100 | 2.21 |
| 23/05/2024 | 71 | 1.57 |
| 24/05/2024 | 83 | 1.84 |
| 25/05/2024 | n/a - weekend | n/a - weekend |
| 26/05/2024 | n/a - weekend | n/a - weekend |
| 27/05/2024 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 28/05/2024 | 85 | 1.88 |
| 29/05/2024 | 127 | 2.81 |
| 30/05/2024 | 67 | 1.48 |
| 31/05/2024 | 51 | 1.13 |
| 01/06/2024 | n/a - weekend | n/a - weekend |
| 02/06/2024 | n/a - weekend | n/a - weekend |
| 03/06/2024 - Voting closed at 12 noon | 0 | 0.00 |
| Total | 1,837 | 40.66 |
Information for candidates
Candidate briefing sessions
Online by the Electoral Commission of SA
A briefing session for intending candidates was held online at 6 pm on Thursday 4 April 2024. Watch the recording
In-person by Tatiara District Council
A briefing session for intending candidates was held at the Council Chambers, 43 Woolshed St, Bordertown, at 6:00pm Wednesday 10 April 2024.
Acts and Regulations
The rules that govern council elections are set out in:
The Acts and Regulations should be read in conjunction with the Local Government Act 1999.
Candidate eligibility and ineligibility
You are eligible to be a candidate for election as a member of a council if you are:
- an Australian citizen
- at the time the electoral roll closes:
- enrolled in the council area you are contesting, or
- the nominee of a body corporate or a group that has its name on the voters roll for the council area
- left off the voters roll for the council area in error.
You are not eligible to be a candidate for election as a member of a council if you are:
- a member of an Australian Parliament; or
- an undischarged bankrupt or receiving the benefit of a law for the relief of insolvent debtors; or
- have been sentenced to imprisonment and are, or could on the happening of some contingency become, liable to serve the sentence or the remainder of the sentence; or
- are an employee of the council; or
- are disqualified from election by court order under the Local Government Act 1999.
You are not eligible to be a candidate for election as a member of a council if you:
- in the case of a supplementary election - are a member of another council; or
- in the case of any election - are a candidate for election as a member of another council
Candidate disclosure returns
A person who is a candidate for election to an office of a council must lodge the following returns with the Electoral Commissioner via the candidate portal.
CAMPAIGN DONATIONS RETURN
Candidates must lodge a campaign donations return with the Electoral Commissioner.
Candidates must lodge 2 returns:
For a supplementary election:
- the first campaign donation return must be lodged with the returning officer in the period between 8 to 14 days after the close of nominations
- the second campaign donation return must be lodged within 30 days after the conclusion of the election.
The return must disclose:
- the total amount or value of all gifts received during the disclosure period
- the number of people who made those gifts
- the amount or value of each gift
- the date on which each gift was made
- details of persons and organisations (donors) providing those gifts.
The campaign donations return need not set out any details in respect of:
- a private gift made to the candidate
- a gift with an amount or value less than $500
- a gift already disclosed in a large gift return
If a candidate is not required to provide any details in a return, the campaign donations return must still be lodged and include a statement to the effect that no gifts of a kind required to be disclosed were received.
LARGE GIFTS RETURN
All candidates must lodge a large gifts return if they receive a gift or gifts from a donor in excess of $2,500.
The Acts prescribe different times that the large gifts return must be lodged, but during the election year, a large gift return must be lodged within 5 days of receipt of the large gift.
The return must disclose:
- the amount or value of each gift received
- details of persons and organisations (donors) providing those gifts
- the date on which each gift was made.
Two or more gifts (excluding private gifts) made by the same person to a candidate during the disclosure period are to be treated as one gift.
A large gifts return need not set out any details in respect of a private gift made to the candidate. A gift to a candidate is a private gift if it is made in a private capacity to the candidate for their personal use and the candidate has not used, and will not use, the gift solely or substantially for a purpose related to the election.
Large gifts returns should be lodged with ECSA at
Offences
See section 85 of the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999. It is an offence to fail to lodge a return within time, to lodge a return containing false or misleading information, or to supply information that is false or misleading to another person for a return. The maximum penalty is $10,000.
Public inspection of returns
The Electoral Commissioner is required to publish all returns within prescribed times on a website maintained by the returning officer.
Records
See section 89 of the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999. A person must take reasonable steps to retain all records relevant to a return and keep these for at least 4 years after the date of which the relevant return is required to be lodged. The maximum penalty is $5,000.
Frequently asked questions
ALL COUNCILS (other than the City of Adelaide)
What returns do I have to lodge?
- 2 campaign donation returns – whenever a gift (or multiple gifts from the same donor) is received that totals $500 or more
- Large gift return - whenever a gift (or multiple gifts from the same donor) is received that totals $2,501 or more.
Where do I lodge my returns?
Copies of the disclosure returns for lodgement by candidates are available in the candidate portal under disclosure returns. Each completed return can be lodged on the portal during the allotted time that they are due; these dates are shown in the portal. If you are unable to lodge these via the candidate portal, please contact
Is there a difference between 'gift' or 'donation?'
The Act refers to a ‘gift’, but it effectively means the same as a ‘donation’.
A gift is defined in the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999 (LGEA) as:
- a disposition of property
- made by a person to another person (otherwise than by will)
- without consideration in money or money’s worth or with inadequate consideration; and
- includes the provision of a service (other than volunteer labour) for no consideration or inadequate consideration.
By way of example, if a person gives money to a candidate (without getting anything in return), donates goods or services, or supplies a good or service to a candidate for less than the market or commercial rate, this may constitute a gift.
What is a 'disposition of property?'
A ‘disposition of property’ means a conveyance, transfer, assignment, settlement, delivery, payment or other alienation of property, and includes:
- the allotment of shares in a company; and
- the creation of a trust in property; and
- the grant or creation of a lease, mortgage, charge, servitude, licence, power or partnership or any interest in property; and
- the release, discharge, surrender, forfeiture or abandonment, at law or in equity, of a debt, contract or chose in action or any interest in property; and
- the exercise by a person of a general power of appointment of property in favour of another person; and
- a transaction entered into by a person with intent thereby to diminish, directly or indirectly, the value of the person's own property and to increase the value of the property of another person.
What do I have to disclose in a campaign donation return?
The form of return will be provided in the candidate portal with fillable fields to complete, including:
- the total amount or value of all gifts with an amount or value of $500 or more received by the candidate during the disclosure period
- the number of persons who made the gifts
- the amount or value of each gift
- the date on which gift was made
- the name and address of the person making the gift (or if a trust or incorporated association – the name of the association and the name and addresses of the executive committee of the association and the name and address of the trustees and title and description of the trust).
What do I have to disclose in a large gift return?
The form of return will be provided in the candidate portal with fillable fields to complete, including:
- the amount or value of each gift
- the date on which the gift was made
- the name and address of the person making the gift (or if a trust or incorporated association – the name of the association and the name and addresses of the executive committee of the association and the name and address of the trustees and title and description of the trust).
When do I have to lodge these returns?
Candidates must lodge a campaign donations return with the Electoral Commissioner.
Candidates must lodge 2 returns:
For a supplementary election:
- the first campaign donation return must be lodged with the returning officer in the period between 8 to 14 days after the close of nominations
- the second campaign donation return must be lodged within 30 days after the conclusion of the election.
Who is a candidate?
A person is a candidate if they have announced their candidacy for an election, if they have nominated as a candidate for an election, or if they are already a member of council standing for election again.
What is a 'new candidate?'
A person is defined as a ‘new candidate’, in relation to an election, if the person had not been a candidate in the last general election of a council and had not been a candidate at a supplementary election held after the last general election of a council.
Do I have to report the same campaign donation (i.e. gift) more than once?
No. Although the disclosure period (reporting period) for the second campaign donation return is the same as for the first campaign donation return, gifts already reported in the first campaign donation return do not need to be disclosed again.
What if I receive 2 or more gifts from the same donor?
There is a requirement to treat 2 or more gifts during the disclosure period as 1 gift, and once the total reaches $500 (for a campaign donation) or $2,501 (for a large gift), that ‘gift’ will be disclosed in the relevant campaign donation return or large gift return.
What if I do not receive any donations or any donations over $500? Do I still need to lodge both campaign donation returns?
Yes. You should lodge a NIL return for both.
What if I have already reported a gift received in a large gift return? Do I have to report it again in a campaign donation return?
No. You do not need to report a large gift in a later campaign donations return, if it has already been disclosed.
How do I know if something I give to a candidate needs to be disclosed?
If it is a private gift, it does not need to be disclosed. A gift is a private gift if it is made to a candidate in a private capacity for their personal use and the candidate has not used and will not use the gift solely or substantially for a purpose related to the election.
Do I have to disclose the use of volunteers as a gift?
No. Whilst the definition of a gift includes the provision of a service, volunteer labour is excluded.
Are there any other restrictions on the provision of a gift to a candidate?
Gifts to candidates are permissible, as long as they are appropriately disclosed (where required) by the candidate. Although the provision of a gift is not an illegal practice, candidates and others are subject to the requirements of s57 of the LGEA which provides that a person who offers or gives a bribe with a view to inducing a person to submit or withdraw candidature, influence votes or otherwise interfere with the election if guilty of an offence.
A bribe includes any pecuniary sum or material advantage including food, drink or entertainment where the value is equal to or more than $20.
It should be noted that it is unlawful to receive a gift of $500 or more unless the required details (name, address, etc) to identify the donor are obtained by the candidate. Records should be kept by the candidate.
What if I do not receive any donations over $2,500? Do I still need to lodge a NIL large gift return?
No. You do not need to lodge a large gift return unless you receive a gift (or gifts from the same donor) over $2,500.
Where do I find further information?
- Part 14, ss 80-90 of the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999
- Regulation 11A of the Local Government (Elections) Regulations 2010
Information is current as of 13 January 2023.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this FAQ guide is general in nature. Candidates and others should refer to the specific wording of the Act and Regulations and seek independent legal or other advice on any issues of interpretation that may arise.
Candidate responsibilities
As a candidate, you have a range of important responsibilities and obligations under the law. These include making sure all electoral material you publish contains the proper authorisation statement, and that the material is not inaccurate and misleading.
View the electoral advertising page for more information.
All candidates, whether successful or not, must lodge disclosure returns.
Electoral advertising
There are restrictions placed on advertising during, and outside of, an election period. These are contained within Part 7 of the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999. The Electoral Commission SA is unable to provide advice on the interpretation of these provisions. Therefore, if you are in doubt about the interpretation, we recommend you seek independent legal advice.
Learn more on our electoral advertising page.
Forms and handbooks
- Campaign donation return LG2 (PDF, 829KB)
- Candidate handbook LG20 (PDF, 1MB)
- Large gifts return LG52 (PDF, 232KB)
- Profile and photograph requirements LG13 (PDF, 735KB)
- Scrutineer authority LG15 - (PDF, 258KB)
- Scrutineer guide LG14 - (PDF, 528KB)
- Understanding the role of a councillor (PDF, 2.4MB)
- Voters roll - Acknowledgment of use LG55 (PDF, 236KB)
Nominating as a candidate
Nominations open on Thursday 4 April 2024 and close at 12 noon Thursday 18 April 2024.
Nominations are to be completed online through the candidate portal.
Candidates must submit a profile of not more than 1000 characters with their nomination and may also provide a photograph, predominantly head and shoulders, taken within the previous 12 months.
Find out more about what it's like to be a member of council.
Responsibilities as a member of a council
Councils are responsible for many of the services that make South Australia such a great place to live and work, including libraries, playgrounds, sporting facilities and rubbish and recycling.
Becoming a councillor or mayor means you will help shape a wide range of policies and decisions that will impact the short and long-term future of your local community.
More information can be found on the council elections website.
Enrolment
The electoral roll for the supplementary election closes at 5 pm on Thursday 29 February 2024.
If you are correctly enrolled for state elections in South Australia, you are automatically included on the council voters roll and will receive ballot papers through the post.
If you need to check or update your enrolment for future elections, you can choose one of the following options:
- Check my enrolment
- Enrol online (first time voters or to get back on the roll)
- Update my details online (for updates to your address, name or other contact details)
Council supplementary roll
If you are not enrolled on the state electoral roll you may be eligible to register on the council supplementary roll if you are:
- a resident or a non-Australian citizen who has lived at your residential address for one month or more
- an owner of an organisation or business
- an owner of a holiday home
- a sole owner, or group of owners, of a rateable property
- a sole occupier, or group of occupiers, of a rateable property
- a landlord of rateable property.
In accordance with section 15(5a) of the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999, council must purge the council's supplementary roll on 1 January of every election year. Therefore, all landlords, organisations, business owners or occupiers, and resident non-Australian citizens, must re-enrol from January 1 of every election year to be eligible to vote, with the exception of the City of Adelaide.
If you are unsure whether you are enrolled on the council supplementary roll, contact your local council.
Timetable
| Event | Legislation* | Date |
|
Close of rolls |
s 6(7)(a), s 15(9)(b) |
5 pm, Thursday 29 February 2024 |
|
Nominations open |
s 19(4) |
Thursday 4 April 2024 |
|
Online candidate briefing session |
6 pm, Thursday 4 April 2024 | |
|
Nominations close |
s 23(b) |
12 noon, Thursday 18 April 2024 |
|
Draw for positions on the ballot paper |
s 29(3)(b) |
as soon as practicable after 12 noon, Thursday 18 April 2024 |
|
First campaign donation return due |
s 80(3)(a)(ii) | Thursday 25 April to Thursday 2 May 2024 |
|
Mailout of materials |
s 39(1) |
Tuesday 7 May 2024 to Monday 13 May 2024 |
|
Last day for re-issue of voting materials |
s 39(4), s 43(4) |
5 pm, Monday 27 May 2024 |
|
Close of voting (polling day) |
s 6(6), s 6(7)(b) |
12 noon, Monday 3 June 2024 |
|
Scrutiny and count |
s 47(1)(a) |
From 9 am, Wednesday 5 June 2024 |
| Second campaign donation return due | s 80(3)(b) |
Within 30 days of the 'conclusion of the election' |
2024 Dunstan by-election
Results
Dunstan by-election results - final distribution
Dunstan by-election results - final distribution
| Absolute Majority (50% + 1) = 10,735 | CANDIDATES Names of candidates (with affiliations), in ballot paper order |
TOTAL FORMAL VOTES |
|||||
|
BRAY AJP |
O'HANLON ALP |
McCUSKER GRN |
FINIZIO LIB |
HUSSEY AFP |
|||
| 1st preference votes | 682 | 6,896 | 4,116 | 9,334 | 440 | 21,468 | |
| 1st excluded candidate HUSSEY | 440 | +88 | +61 | +52 | +239 | -440 | |
| Progressive total | 770 | 6,957 | 4,168 | 9,573 | Excluded | 21,468 | |
| 2nd excluded candidate BRAY | 770 | -770 | +177 | +430 | +163 | ||
| Progressive total | Excluded | 7,134 | 4,598 | 9,736 | 21,468 | ||
| 3rd excluded candidate McCUSKER | 4,598 | +3,780 | -4,598 | +818 | |||
| FINAL DISTRICT TOTALS | 10,914 | Excluded | 10,554 | 21,468 | |||
| FINAL % | 50.8% | 49.2% | |||||
| ELECTION RESULT | ELECTED | ||||||
Count conducted on 3 April 2024
Key dates
| Event | Date |
|
Issue of writ |
Friday 16 February 2024 |
| Nominations open | Friday 16 February 2024 |
| Candidate briefing session | Wednesday 21 February 2024 |
|
Close of rolls |
5 pm Monday 26 February 2024 |
|
Close of nominations |
12 noon Friday 1 March 2024 |
|
Early voting opens |
Tuesday 12 March to Friday 22 March |
|
Postal vote applications close |
5 pm Thursday 21 March 2024 |
|
Polling day |
Saturday 23 March 2024 |
|
Return of writ |
Monday 8 April 2024 |
Early voting centre
DUNSTAN EARLY VOTING CENTRE
Address: 2/260 Magill Rd, Beulah Park (Parking off Brand St)
Accessibility: Assisted wheelchair access
Dates open: Tuesday 12 March - Friday 22 March
Hours open: Monday - Friday: 9am – 6pm
Polling booth locations - Saturday 23 March, 8am to 6pm
Use the interactive map to find your nearest polling booths – enter your address in the search box, and the map will zoom directly to your location and your nearest polling booths will be displayed.
All polling booth locations are also listed below.
Vote at any of the following Polling booths on Saturday 23 March, between 8am to 6pm.
| Suburb | Location | Address | Accessibility |
| JOSLIN | College Park Scout Hall | 95 Fourth Ave, Joslin | Assisted wheelchair access |
| KENSINGTON | Marryatville Primary School | Dankel Ave, Kensington | Assisted wheelchair access |
| KENSINGTON PARK | Kensington Park RSL | 346 The Parade, Kensington Park | Assisted wheelchair access |
| KENT TOWN | Wesley Uniting Church Hall | 27 Grenfell St, Kent Town (Cnr Fullarton Rd and Grenfell St) | Assisted wheelchair access |
| MARDEN | Marden Education Centre | 1-37 Marden Rd, Marden | Assisted wheelchair access |
| MAYLANDS | Field of Dreams Centre Hall | 17A Augusta St, Maylands (parking on Dover St) | Assisted wheelchair access |
| NORWOOD | Don Pyatt Hall, Norwood Town Hall | 175 The Parade, Norwood (enter off George St) | Assisted wheelchair access |
| NORWOOD WEST | Norwood Primary School | 37 Osmond Tce, Norwood | Assisted wheelchair access |
| ST MORRIS | Adelaide Korean Uniting Church Hall | 40 Third Ave, St Morris (enter off Gardiner Ave) | Assisted wheelchair access |
| ST PETERS | Coles Hall | 34A Third Ave, St Peters | Assisted wheelchair access |
| ST PETERS EAST | East Adelaide School | 57-59 Second Ave, St Peters (enter off Third Ave) | Full wheelchair access |
| TRINITY GARDENS | Trinity Gardens School | 160 Portrush Rd, Trinity Gardens | Assisted wheelchair access |
Interstate voting
Interstate voting locations will be open during local business hours from 12 March to 22 March 2024.
- ACT Electoral Commission: Level 1, Canberra Nara Centre - 3 Constitution Ave, Canberra ACT 2601
- NT Electoral Commission: Level 3, TCG Centre - 80 Mitchell St, Darwin NT 0801
- NSW Electoral Commission: Level 23, 175 Liverpool St, Sydney NSW 2000
- Victorian Electoral Commission: Level 11, 530 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
- QLD Electoral Commission: Level 20, Waterfront Place - 1 Eagle St, Brisbane QLD 4000
- Western Australian Electoral Commission: Level 2, 66 St Georges Tce, Perth WA 6000
- Tasmanian Electoral Commission: Level 3, Taswater Building - 169 Main Road, Moonah TAS 7009
Daily postal vote returns
The graph above displays reply paid envelopes received.
View table of daily postal vote returns
| Date | Postal envelopes returned |
| Thursday 07 March 2024 | 14 |
| Friday 08 March 2024 | 196 |
| Saturday 09 March 2024 | n/a - weekend |
| Sunday 10 March 2024 | n/a - weekend |
| Monday 11 March 2024 | Public holiday |
| Tuesday 12 March 2024 | 324 |
| Wednesday 13 March 2024 | 268 |
| Thursday 14 March 2024 | 552 |
| Friday 15 March 2024 | 268 |
| Saturday 16 March 2024 | n/a - weekend |
| Sunday 17 March 2024 | n/a - weekend |
| Monday 18 March 2024 | 180 |
| Tuesday 19 March 2024 | 217 |
| Wednesday 20 March 2024 | 241 |
| Thursday 21 March 2024 | 180 |
| Friday 22 March 2024 | 103 |
| Saturday 23 March 2024 | n/a - weekend |
| Sunday 24 March 2024 | n/a - weekend |
| Monday 25 March 2024 | 174 |
| Tuesday 26 March 2024 | 156 |
| Wednesday 27 March 2024 | 242 |
| Thursday 28 March 2024 | 76 |
| Friday 29 March 2024 | Public holiday |
| Saturday 30 March 2024 | n/a - weekend |
| Sunday 31 March 2024 | n/a - weekend |
| Monday 01 April 2024 | Public holiday |
| Tuesday 02 April 2024 | 53 |
| Total | 3,244 |
Daily early votes
The following graph and table show the daily early votes taken at the Dunstan Early Voting Centre in Beulah Park.
View table of Daily early votes
| Date | Early votes |
| Tuesday 12 March 2024 | 270 |
| Wednesday 13 March 2024 | 507 |
| Thursday 14 March 2024 | 550 |
| Friday 15 March 2024 | 607 |
| Saturday 16 March 2024 | n/a - weekend |
| Sunday 17 March 2024 | n/a - weekend |
| Monday 18 March 2024 | 528 |
| Tuesday 19 March 2024 | 649 |
| Wednesday 20 March 2024 | 707 |
| Thursday 21 March 2024 | 728 |
| Friday 22 March 2024 | 933 |
| Total | 5,479 |
Daily accepted postal vote applications
View table of daily accepted postal vote applications
| Date | Accepted postal vote applications |
| Monday 4 March 2024 | 2,511 |
| Tuesday 5 March 2024 | 136 |
| Wednesday 6 March 2024 | 153 |
| Thursday 7 March 2024 | 150 |
| Friday 8 March 2024 | 50 |
| Saturday 9 March 2024 | n/a - weekend |
| Sunday 10 March 2024 | n/a - weekend |
| Monday 11 March 2024 | Public holiday |
| Tuesday 12 March 2024 | 54 |
| Wednesday 13 March 2024 | 126 |
| Thursday 14 March 2024 | 100 |
| Friday 15 March 2024 | 113 |
| Saturday 16 March 2024 | n/a - weekend |
| Sunday 17 March 2024 | n/a - weekend |
| Monday 18 March 2024 | 69 |
| Tuesday 19 March 2024 | 105 |
| Wednesday 20 March 2024 | 88 |
| Thursday 21 March 2024 | 174 |
| Total | 3,829 |