The Hon Leon Bignell MP, Speaker of the House of Assembly, announced on 16 October 2024 the resignation of the Hon David Speirs MP from the House of Assembly. On 16 October 2024, the Writ was issued for a by-election in the Electoral District of Black, with polling day on 16 November 2024.

 

Key dates
Event Date

Issue of writ

Wednesday 16 October 2024

Nominations open Wednesday 16 October 2024
Candidate briefing session 6pm Monday 21 October 2024

Close of rolls

5pm Monday 28 October 2024

Close of nominations (candidates endorsed by a political party)

12 noon Wednesday 30 October 2024

Close of nominations

12 noon Friday 1 November 2024

Early voting opens

To be announced

Postal vote applications close

5pm Thursday 14 November

Polling day

Saturday 16 November 2024

Return of writ

Thursday 28 November 2024

Postal vote applications

Applications open Monday 21 October and close 5pm Thursday 14 November.

Completed postal votes must be received by the Returning Officer by Saturday 23 November 2024.

If you are unable to attend an early voting centre or a polling booth on polling day, you may be eligible to apply for a postal vote. Strict eligibility criteria apply, so please check your eligibility via our postal voting page.

Postal vote applications will be made available from:

> Electoral Commission SA, Level 6/60 Light Square, Adelaide.

> By requesting an application to be sent by calling 1300 655 232

> By downloading the form from this website

> Or, the following Australia Post locations:

Hallett Cove LPO: Hallett Cove Mall, Shop 2t 6 Ramrod Avenue, HALLETT COVE, SA, 5158
Brighton Post Shop: Shop 1 515 Brighton Road, BRIGHTON, SA, 5048
Seacliff Park LPO: 236 Seacombe Road, SEACLIFF PARK, SA, 5049
Reynella LPO: Old Town Shopping Centre, Shop 11 211-225 Old South Road, REYNELLA, SA, 5161
O'Halloran Hill LPO: 93 Main South Road, O'HALLORAN HILL, SA, 5158

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