2024 South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board Election

Elections for the South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board (the Board) are held every four years. The Board has one member for each of the following electoral zones - Central Electoral Zone, Northern Electoral Zone and Southern Electoral Zone.

The most recent elections were held in July 2024. The outcome of the elections were:

Central Electoral Zone

  • Brett McLaren (elected unopposed)

Northern Electoral Zone

  • Miles Weston Hannemann (elected unopposed)

Southern Electoral Zone 

  • Joanne Betty Feast (elected through postal ballot)

 

Timetable
Event Date
Roll close 5pm, Tuesday 11 June 2024
Nominations open Tuesday 11 June 2024
Nominations close 12 noon, Tuesday 25 June 2024
Dispatch of ballot material to electors From Friday 5 July 2024
Close of voting  10am, Monday 29 July 2024
Scrutiny and Count Tuesday 30 July 2024
Candidates


At the close of nominations at 12 noon on Tuesday 25 June 2024 the following nominations were received and accepted:

Central Electoral Zone

  • Brett McLaren

Northern Electoral Zone

  • Miles Weston Hannemann

Southern Electoral Zone 

  • Joanne Betty Feast
  • Michael Black

With a single nomination accepted for the single vacancy for the Northern Electoral Zone and a single nomination accepted for the single vacancy for the Central Electoral Zone, these candidates were elected unopposed (no election required).

With two nominations accepted for the single vacancy for the Southern Electoral Zone, an election was required.

Election results for Southern Electoral Zone


Count Summary

Enrolled voters:

1253

Envelopes returned:

354

Envelopes accepted:

332

Envelopes rejected:

22

Voter participation:

354 (28.25% of the total enrolment)

Formal votes:

322

Informal votes:

0

Absolute majority:

162

First preference votes

Below are the first preference votes received by the candidates in the order they appeared on the ballot paper. Percentages have been rounded to two decimal places.

Candidate

First pref. votes

Percentage

FEAST, Joanne Betty

173

 52.1%

BLACK, Michael

159

 47.9%

Distribution of preferences

As Joanne Betty Feast obtained an absolute majority, she has been declared elected.

 

FEAST, Joanne Betty



I’m a 52yr old mother of 2 boys aged 25 and 14 years living at Green Point, Wye SA for 33 years. Before children, I was an Enrolled Nurse, working for a Private Doctor in Mt Gambier for 7 years. As a child, I grew up on a market garden farm at Yahl. I’ve been a fulltime farmer since 2005 after my husband of 13 years, passed away from Cancer. Since then I have managed, worked and improved our 1500 Acre family farm that has been owned by the Feast family at Green Point, since the late 1880’s. My eldest son Morgan is the 5th Generation poised to take over the farming enterprise. Our farm runs 100% Merino Ewes for wool production with some crossbred mating for Prime Lamb Production, we also breed Black Angus and Poll Hereford cattle as well. We balance dry land farming with the ecosystems on our farm which comprises of over 300 Acres of wetland, 2 Karst Rising Springs and 2 drains. I am very concerned and passionate about the natural environment, water conservation, its usage, management and its sustainability. I am proactive in re-vegetation of areas of our wetlands for bird habitat, protection and conservation. I also help my fiancée, Graham Kilsby, in managing booking systems and correspondence for Kilsby Sinkhole and its newly built Villa Accommodation. I am passionate about the environment with real life experiences dealing with wetlands, drains and the ecosystems that depend on them.


BLACK, Michael

I am a third generation dairy farmer in the Eight mile Creek area and have a keen interest in the long term sustainability of farming in the Limestone coast as well as maintaining our environment to ensure a long-term future in the region. I would like to see the future of the drainage board being able to continue to uphold its commitments in keeping the drainage network working effectively and being well maintained. As a landholder with several drains on my property I have a strong appreciation for the importance of the network on our local agricultural industry and hope to be able to support the drainage board in continuing its work ensuring the network continues effectively into the future. I aspire to see our reliable climate, quality soils and unique water resources used to produce food and fibre as efficiently and sustainably as possible, and look forward to contributing my time and support to the Drainage Board in furthering these aims.

2024 Wakefield Regional Council supplementary election

Due to the resignation of a member of the council, a supplementary election will be necessary to fill the vacancy of Councillor in North Ward.

At the close of nominations at 12 noon on Thursday 11 July 2024, the number of candidates was not more than the number of vacancies and the following person was duly elected.


North Ward Councillor – 1 vacancy

EIME, Brian Eric – elected unopposed

Information for candidates

Candidate briefing session

Online by the Electoral Commission of SA

A briefing session for intending candidates was held online at 6:00pm on Thursday 27 June 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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?

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
Nominating as a candidate

Nominations open on Thursday 27 June 2024 and close at 12 noon Thursday 11 July 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 closed at 5pm on Friday 31 May 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:

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 (section 25), the candidate below was declared elected. This result was announced following the close of nominations, 12 noon Thursday 11 July 2024.

Watch the recorded Live stream



Brain Eric EIME

EIME, Brian Eric

I am fortunate to be a fourth generation Eime that enjoys being involved and working for the Blyth Community. Born and educated at Blyth Primary School and secondary education at Scotch College, Torrens Park. Following school education, I was invited to join the Clare Rural Youth Club. The pledge recited at the commencement of each meeting went something like this, " I promise to do my best to lead a clean and honest life, to help others at all times, so help me God". Rural Youth was a wonderful organisation that installed many skills for life, including supporting the community. Positions held in the community include President Tennis Club, Chairman Blyth School Council when Kybunga transferred to Blyth, Chairman of the Institute during the addition of the annex, President Bowling Club three separate terms and treasurer six years building new shelters and replacing green . As a former Citizen of the year I would be honored to represent the Northern Ward of Wakefield Regional Council.

I live in the North Ward | Contact Details: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | I am not a member of a Political Party

 

Timetable
Event Legislation* Date

Close of rolls

 s 6(7)(a), s 15(9)(b)

5pm, Friday 31 May 2024

Nominations open

 s 19(4)

Thursday 27 June 2024

Online candidate briefing session

    6.00pm Thursday 27 June 2024

Nominations close

 s 23(b)

12 noon, Thursday 11 July 2024

Draw for positions on the ballot paper

 s 29(3)(b)

2.00pm Thursday 11 July 2024

First campaign donation return due

 s 80(3)(a)(ii) Thursday 18 July 2024 to Thursday 25 July 2024
Second campaign donation return due s 80(3)(b)

Within 30 days of the 'conclusion of the election'

* Local Government (Elections) Act 1999

2024 APY Executive Board Elections

2024 APY Executive Board Elections

The Executive Board is the governing body of the Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands. Every 3 years the APY Executive Board elections are held to elect members to the Board. The Board consists of 14 members. There are 7 electorates within the APY Lands and a male and a female will be elected to represent each electorate on the APY Executive Board. The Board handles things like roads, buildings, mining, and other important matters for the community.

  

Anangu Pitjantjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) - Executive Board Elections

Final results of the elections

Electorate

 

Candidate Name (Elected candidate in bold)

Photo of elected candidate

Result

No. of votes

Total votes

Pipalyatjara and Kalka

Male

Bruce Williamson

 

 

Tony Paddy

ELECTED

 

 

 

28

 

 

17

45

Female

Yangi Yangi Fox

 

 

Renita Roberts

ELECTED

 

 

 

26

 

 

18

44

Kanpi, Nyapari, Angatja and Watarru

Male

Charlie Anytjipalya

ELECTED UNOPPOSED

Female

Marita Baker

ELECTED UNOPPOSED

Amata and Tjurma

Male

Owen Burton

 

 

Lee P Brady

ELECTED

 

 

 

31

 

 

15

46

Female

Muna Kulyuru

ELECTED UNOPPOSED

Kaltjiti, Irintata and Watinuma

Male

Kieran Roberts

 

Murray George

 

Arnie Frank

ELECTED

 

 

 

 

30

 

15

 

1

46

Female

Langaliki Robin

ELECTED UNOPPOSED
 Pukatja, Yunyarinyi, Anilalya and Turkey Bore

Male

Jamie Minutjukur Nyaningu 

 

Gary Lewis

ELECTED

 

 

48

 

44

92
Female

Eva Wells


Lorraine Fraser


Makinti Minutjukur


Lois Fraser

 ELECTED

  

 

 

 

  

32

29


22


8

  91
Mimili Male

Zibeon Fielding*

 

Willy Pompey

* Due to a tie with both candidates receiving the same number of votes, the winner was determined by drawing of lots, as required by the legislation (APY Lands Rights Act 1981 Sch 3 cl 9(1)(c)). 

ELECTED

 

 

35

 

 

35		 70

Female

Julieanne Campbell

ELECTED UNOPPOSED

Iwantja, Amuruna, Railway Bore, Witjintitja and Wallatinna

Male

Bernard Singer

ELECTED UNOPPOSED

Female

Tanya Singer

 

 

Karina Joan Lester

ELECTED

 

 

 

31

 

 

21

52



Enrolment: Closed on Wednesday 15 May 2024

Enrol to vote

On Wednesday 21 August 2024, you can vote for who will represent you on the APY Executive Board.

To vote, you must have your name on the electoral roll. Enrolment closed at 5pm on Wednesday 15 May 2024.

Enrolment criteria:

  • must be Aṉangu,
  • have your name on the electoral roll within your electorate; and
  • be at least 18 years of age on polling day.

 

Check your enrolment

You can check your current electoral enrolment by entering your details on the AEC's website using the link below.

Check my enrolment


Enrol online

To enrol for the first time or get back on the roll, you can enrol online.

Enrol online


Update your enrolment details

Update online

When you move house, or if you change your name, you must update your details on the electoral roll. You can also update or correct other personal details.

Update online

Complete a paper form

To get a paper form, visit your nearest Aṉangu school or TAFE or download the fillable PDF and print.

If you fill out a paper form, you must return it by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Download fillable PDF for printing

Nominations: Closed on Wednesday 5 June 2024

Nominations

Ballot draw took place on the 31 July 2024 at 4pm - watch a recording on YouTube

 

Declaration of nominations

Nominations for the APY Executive Board Election closed on Wednesday 5 June 2024.

The following candidates are now declared eligible to stand for election and are shown in the order that they will be displayed on the ballot paper with voting occurring on Wednesday 21 August 2024.

Electorate

Female Candidates

Male Candidates
Pipalyatjara and Kalka   ROBERTS, Renita
 FOX, Yangi Yangi		   PADDY, Tony
  WILLIAMSON, Bruce

Amata and Tjurma

 

 BRADY, Lee P. 

 BURTON, Owen

Kaltjiti, Irintata and Watinuma

  

 ROBERTS, Kieran

 GEORGE, Murray

 FRANK, Arnie

Pukatja, Yunyarinyi, Anilalya and Turkey Bore

 MINUTJUKUR, Makinti

 FRASER, Lorraine

 FRASER, Lois

 WELLS, Eva

 LEWIS, Gary

 NYANINGU, Jamie Minutjukur

Mimili

  

 FIELDING, Zibeon

 POMPEY, Willy

Iwantja, Amuruna, Railway Bore, Witjintitja and Wallatinna

 LESTER, Karina Joan

 SINGER, Tanya

  

The following candidates have been declared elected to the relevant office as they were the only nominations declared for the relevant office.

Electorate

Female Candidates

Male Candidates

Kanpi, Nyapari, Angatja and Watarru

  BAKER, Marita

 ANYTJIPALYA, Charlie

Amata and Tjurma

 KULYURU, Muna

  

Kaltjiti, Irintata and Watinuma

 ROBIN, Langaliki

  

Mimili

 CAMPBELL, Julieanne

  

Iwantja, Amuruna, Railway Bore, Witjintitja and Wallatinna

  

 SINGER, Bernard

 

Voting: Wednesday 21 August 2024

Voting

To vote you must be enrolled.

Voting day for the 2024 APY Executive Board elections is Wednesday 21 August 2024. Voting will be open from 9:30am to 3pm Central Standard Time (CST).

When you vote you will choose one male and one female for your electorates.

Voting Locations


APY LANDS

  • Pipalyatjara Aṉangu School
  • Murputja Education Centre
  • Amata Aṉangu School
  • Fregon Aṉangu School
  • Ernabella Aṉangu School
  • Mimili Aṉangu School
  • Indulkana Aṉangu School
  • Umuwa Administration Centre


Voting will also be offered at various stages within the hours of 9.30am to 3pm (CST) at the following locations:

NORTHERN TERRITORY

Alice Springs Hospital
6 Gap Rd
THE GAP NT 


PORT AUGUSTA
Australian Electoral Commission
Northern Gateway
Cnr Marryatt and Jervois St

PORT AUGUSTA SA 
Lakeview Transitional Accommodation Centre
Buzzacott Close
Port Augusta SA

 

ADELAIDE

Royal Adelaide Hospital
Port Rd
ADELAIDE SA 

Kanggawodli Caring House
16-22 Clements St
Dudley Park SA 

Iwiri Aboriginal Corporation
1 Lipson St
Port Adelaide SA

Electoral Commission SA
Level 6, 60 Light Square
ADELAIDE SA 




Other information: 

Audio Files
 URGENCY – ON THE DAY (21 August) - pitjantjatjara
 URGENCY – ON THE DAY (21 August)
 LIVE SCRIPT 21 August - pitjantjatjara 
 LIVE SCRIPT (21 August)
 LIVE SCRIPT (5 August – 20 August) - pitjantjatjara
 LIVE SCRIPT (5 August – 20 August)
 RADIO SCRIPT (5 August – 20 August) - pitjantjatjara
 RADIO SCRIPT (5 August – 20 August)

2024 Lower Eyre Council supplementary election

Due to the resignation of a member of the council, a supplementary election will be necessary to fill the vacancy of Area Councillor.


Count summary

Scrutiny and count was conducted on Tuesday 23 July 2024.

Enrolled voters 4,009
Envelopes returned 1,088
Envelopes accepted 1,065
Envelopes rejected 23
Voter participation 1,088 (27.14%) of the total enrolment
Formal votes 1,060
Informal votes 5
Quota 531


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
ISLE, John Barry 655  61.79%  ELECTED 
SANTUCCI, Ricardo Stephen 405  38.21%   
Total 1,060    

 

Distribution of preferences - Final result

After the distribution of preferences, John Barry Isle was declared elected at 10:54am on Tuesday 23 July 2024.

To view the distribution of votes refer to the Scrutiny Sheet for 23 July 2024 (PDF 38KB).

 

 

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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?

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
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:

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 2 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 Lower Eyre Council take responsibility or bear liability for the content contained within.

Lower Eyre Council – Area Councillor

 

ISLE, John Barry

I have lived on the Eyre Peninsula for the last 25 years and in Coffin Bay for almost 3 years. My wife Jodie and I have been married for 20+ years and have two boys aged 18 and 15. I have always worked in the fishing industry since leaving home at 16, and it has taken me around the world, up and down the East and West coast of Australia, in roles as diverse as pearl diving in Broome, to now owning Coffin Bay cockle quota. I am employed as the General Manager of a farming operation for the largest fishing company operating on the Eyre Peninsula. I have conservative values and am a firm believer in free enterprise and the need to invest in communities to ensure their growth and success. With my vast experience in business, proactive character and knowledge of the local area, I look forward to the opportunity to build relationships with members of the community and to deliver positive outcomes to our Lower Eyre Peninsula region.

I live in the area  |  Contact Details: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  |  I am not a member of a Political Party

Campaign Donations 1 

SANTUCCI, Ricardo Stephen

I am married with two grown children My Wife Trish and i have now moved to Poonindie to be closer to our daughter and grand children I have now retired from my position as OCC Health manager and Senior Advisor for injury Management and Emergency Services at GFG Whyalla. I also was luckily enough to be an elected Councillor for three terms and Deputy Mayor twice. I am looking to be a part of my new community and hopefully add some of my experiences I did also spent time on the hospital board and show committee for many years as well as hold the position of unit manager of the SES for some years. Written and authorised by Rick Santucci.

I live in the area  | Contact Details: 0408 805 741  | I am not a member of a Political Party

Campaign Donations 1 

Campaign Donations 2 

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

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

Thursday 18 July - Friday 19 July 2024

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

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

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

Close of rolls

 s 6(7)(a), s 15(9)(b)

5 pm, Tuesday 30 April 2024

Nominations open

 s 19(4)

Thursday 23 May 2024

Online candidate briefing session

   6 pm, Thursday 23 May 2024

Nominations close

 s 23(b)

12 noon, Thursday 6 June 2024

Draw for positions on the ballot paper

 s 29(3)(b)

2.00pm Thursday 11 July 2024

First campaign donation return due

 s 80(3)(a)(ii) Thursday 13 June 2024 to Thursday 20 June 2024

Mailout of materials

 s 39(1)

Tuesday 25 June 2024 to Monday 1 July 2024

Last day for re-issue of voting materials

 s 39(4), s 43(4) 5 pm, Monday 15 July 2024

Close of voting (polling day)

 s 6(6), s 6(7)(b) 12 noon, Monday 22 July 2024

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'

* Local Government (Elections) Act 1999

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