Local Government Supplementary Election Notices - 28 August 2025

ELECTION GAZETTE NOTICES 28 AUGUST 2025
LOCAL GOVERNMENT (ELECTIONS) ACT 1999

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CITY OF NORWOOD PAYNEHAM & ST PETERS
Supplementary Election of Councillor for West Norwood/Kent Town Ward — Call for Nominations

Nominations open on Thursday, 28 August 2025 and close at 12 noon Thursday, 11 September 2025. Candidates must submit a profile of not more than 1,000 characters with their nomination and may also provide a photograph, predominantly head and shoulders, taken within the previous 12 months. More information about nominating, including the candidate handbook that outlines the criteria and requirements for nominating, can be accessed at ecsa.sa.gov.au or by phoning 1300 655 232. Nominate online at: ecsa.sa.gov.au.

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DISTRICT COUNCIL OF KIMBA
Supplementary Election of 2 Area Councillors — Call for Nominations

Nominations open on Thursday, 28 August 2025 and close at 12 noon Thursday, 11 September 2025. Candidates must submit a profile of not more than 1,000 characters with their nomination and may also provide a photograph, predominantly head and shoulders, taken within the previous 12 months. More information about nominating, including the candidate handbook that outlines the criteria and requirements for nominating, can be accessed at ecsa.sa.gov.au or by phoning 1300 655 232. Nominate online at: ecsa.sa.gov.au

There will be two in-person candidate briefing sessions from 7:00pm on Thursday, 28 August 2025 and 7:00pm on Tuesday, 2 September 2025 at Kimba Council Chambers, 35-37 West Terrace, Kimba SA 5641.

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DISTRICT COUNCIL OF TUMBY BAY
Casual Vacancy and Section 6A Recount (Result)

A casual vacancy occurred in the office of area councillor in the District Council of Tumby Bay, effective Friday, 15 August 2025. The vacancy was filled in accordance with Section 6A of the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999. As there was only one candidate who was willing and eligible, Robert RANDALL was declared elected to the vacancy.

Dated: 28 August 2025
MICK SHERRY
Electoral Commissioner

Registration of Political Parties | Notices 28 August 2025

Part 6 – Registration of Political Parties

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NOTICE is hereby given that the following application for registration as a registered political party under the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1985, has been received:

Name of Party Libertarian Party SA
Abbreviation of Party Name Libertarians (Liberal Democrats)
Name of Applicant Joel Alexander Hocknell

Any elector who believes that the application is not in accordance with the Electoral Act 1985 can formally object in writing to the Electoral Commissioner, Level 6, 60 Light Square, Adelaide SA 5000 by 5pm (ACST) on Monday 29 September 2025.  Objections must contain the postal address and signature of the objector and detail the grounds upon which the objection is made.

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NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to Section 42 of the Electoral Act 1985, that I have this day registered the following political party:

Name of Party For Unley

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NOTICE is hereby given that I have on this day de-registered the political party named below following application for de-registration made under the provision of Section 44 of the Act:

Name of Party United Multicultural Alliance SA

Dated: 28 August 2025
MICK SHERRY
Electoral Commissioner

District Council of Tumby Bay – Area Councillor Update

The resignation of an area councillor resulted in a casual vacancy for this position.

Section 6A of the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999 was applied to fill this vacancy. This section describes how casual vacancies must be filled in certain circumstances, including where the vacancy occurs within 12 months after the conclusion of a supplementary election. Unsuccessful candidates from a previous supplementary election are contacted, and a recount of the votes is conducted including those candidates who have confirmed that they are still willing and have been found to still be eligible to nominate for the position.

In the supplementary election for area councillor for the District Council of Tumby Bay that concluded 5 May 2025, there was only 1 unsuccessful candidate. They were confirmed as still willing and eligible to nominate for the position. As only 1 candidate was willing and eligible to be elected to this vacancy, Robert RANDALL has been declared elected.

Local Government Supplementary Election Updates - 21/08/2025

Close of Roll for Supplementary Elections

  • District Council of Mount Remarkable, Willochra Ward
  • Light Regional Council, Mudla Wirra Ward

A supplementary election will be necessary to fill vacant positions for each ward.

The voters roll for these supplementary elections will close at 5pm on Friday 29 August 2025.

Election websites:

You are entitled to vote in the election if you are enrolled on the State electoral roll for the council ward. If you have recently turned 18 or changed your residential or postal address, you must complete an electoral enrolment form available online at www.ecsa.sa.gov.au

If you are not eligible to enrol on the State electoral roll you may still be entitled to enrol to vote if you own or occupy a property in the council ward. Contact the council to find out how.

Nominations to fill the vacancy will open on Thursday 25 September 2025 and will be received until 12 noon on Thursday 9 October 2025.

The election will be conducted by post with the return of ballot material to reach the Returning Officer no later than 12 noon on polling day, Monday 24 November 2025.

Mick Sherry
RETURNING OFFICER

Local Government (Elections) Act 1999

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