Eligible early voters encouraged for the Black by-election
The lead up to polling day at the Black by-election has been positive with over 6,400 people taking the opportunity to vote early.
Electoral Commissioner of South Australia, Mick Sherry has been encouraged by those who are eligible to vote early – to do so.
“We are encouraged by electors who have used the early voting eligibility criteria to ensure their vote is counted, in particular considering the heat predicted for Saturday.”
“The queues have been steady at both early voting centres in South Brighton and Hallet Cove, with 6,479 early votes issued as of Thursday night. The extended opening hours on Thursday night was well attended.”
“Many who are working on Saturday, who are away on holidays, who are frail or pregnant, have all lined up to vote.”
"We encourage vulnerable electors to consider voting at an early voting centre and keep out of the heat. The early voting centres will be open until 6.00pm today.”
Additionally, 2,749 Black electors completed postal vote applications, which closed on Thursday 14 November, with final postal ballot packs in the mail today.
Postal voters must complete their ballot papers before 6:00 pm on Saturday 16 November 2024 (polling day) and they have up to 7 days to return their envelope to the electoral commission. Anyone completing postal votes must have their envelopes received by the Returning Officer by Saturday 23 November 2024, which indicates an immediate return via mail.
“It is compulsory to vote in the Black by-election and voters should cast their vote.”
Polling booths for the Black by-election will be open from 8.00am to 6.00pm, Saturday 16 November 2024.
There are nine polling booths across the District of Black, from South Brighton to Hallet Cove, which are available on the Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) website’s interactive map.
As the weather is predicted to be in the mid to high 30’C, ECSA encourages electors in the District of Black to plan their day and be prepared with water, hat and sunscreen.
“As the weather is predicted to be hot tomorrow, we are encouraging people to plan their day and consider going to a polling location at the cooler part of the day. Bring out your hat, sunscreen and water.”
Information on polling locations, accessibility and opening times will be available on the interactive map available on the ECSA website.
“Make your vote count – vote.”
Black by-election website
https://ecsa.sa.gov.au/elections/2024-black-by-election
Media enquiries All requests will be responded to in a timely manner.
Email:
Phone: 0401 149 166
MEDIA ALERT: Black By-Election Engaging First Time Youth Voters
MEDIA ALERT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 05/11/2024
Adelaide, South Australia
Engaging First Time Youth Voters in the Upcoming Black By-Election
With the Black by-election fast approaching on 16 November 2024, newly eligible voters have been encouraged to participate in a critical moment for the future of their community. This by-election offers first-time voters an exciting opportunity to make their voices heard and engage directly with the democratic process. Empowering young voters not only enriches their civic understanding but strengthens community representation.
The Electoral Commission invites media attention to the importance of engaging first-time voters. Their participation not only bolsters the democratic process but fosters a new generation of active and informed people who will shape the future of South Australia.
The email issued by ECSA:
Congratulations on becoming eligible to vote in an election 🙌
Criteria used:
Person born on or after 19 March 2004 (ie after the State Election)
Black by-election website
https://ecsa.sa.gov.au/elections/2024-black-by-election
Media enquiries
All requests will be responded to in a timely manner.
Email:
Phone: 0401 149 166
Options to vote early at the Black by-election
MEDIA ALERT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 04/11/2024
Adelaide, South Australia
Options to vote early at the Black by-election
The Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) are providing several options for those who cannot vote in person at the upcoming Black by-election, being held on Saturday 16 November 2024.
Electoral Commissioner of South Australia, Mick Sherry acknowledges that some people may not be available or cannot vote in person on election day.
“We understand that some people are unable to attend a polling booth on polling day. Eligible voters can get their vote in ahead of election day by applying for a postal vote or visiting an early voting centre.”
You are eligible to vote by post if, on polling day, you are:
- Travelling,
- Sick, infirm, disabled or caring for someone, preventing you from attending a polling booth
- Due to give birth shortly, or
- Working and unable to leave your workplace to vote.
Postal applications for eligible electors are now available on the ECSA website, at local Australia Post outlets in the district of Black or via telephoning ECSA on 1300 655 232. The last day to apply for a postal application form is Thursday 14 November.
ECSA will start sending out postal voting packs from Monday, 4 November. At this time all candidates will be confirmed, and ballot papers will be printed.
ECSA has also organised two early voting centres (EVC’s) within the district of Black. Eligible voters can vote in person one week before election day, from Monday 11 November to Friday, 15 November.
“Two Early Voting Centres will be available. One at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Hallet Cove, and the second at the Lou Kesting Community Hall in South Brighton.”
These EVCs will be open from 8.00am to 6.00pm daily, with extra service hours on Thursday, 14 November, when opening hours will be from 8.00am to 8.00pm.
Information on EVC locations, accessibility and opening times will be available on the interactive map available on the ECSA website.
“As it is compulsory to vote in the Black by-election, voters should start planning how they will vote now. If you won’t be able to vote in person or will be away on election day, make sure you check your voting options on the website and cast your vote.”
Black by-election website
https://ecsa.sa.gov.au/elections/2024-black-by-election
Media enquiries
All requests will be responded to in a timely manner.
Email:
Phone: 0401 149 166
Black by-election: Declaration of nominations
The Declaration of nominations and draw for ballot paper positions was held at 3pm Friday, 1 November 2024, at the Returning Officer office.
The following table shows the list of candidates nominated for the House of Assembly district of Black.
Electoral Commission SA does not publish information about candidates’ political platforms or policies.
Ballot paper order
| Position | Surname | Given name/s | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PARKIN | Jonathan | Aust Family Party |
| 2 | WILSON | Amanda | Liberal Party |
| 3 | DIGHTON | Alex | Australian Labor Party |
| 4 | LUSCOMBE | Sarah | The Greens |
Black by-election update | Candidate ballot paper draw
MEDIA ALERT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 29/10/2024
Adelaide, South Australia
Candidate ballot paper draw
If you are interested in witnessing the Black by-election declaration of candidates and the draw for position of names on ballot papers, you are welcome to attend in person at 3pm on Friday 1 November 2024.
The ballot draw will be undertaken by the Returning Officer and be held at the Hallett Cove Office.
To register attendance, please email
For more information about the Black by-election: ecsa.sa.gov.au
Black By-election update | Electoral roll closes today
The Black By-election is on Saturday 16 November 2024. If you have recently moved into, or out of, the Black electoral district, changed your name or want to add your email or phone number to your enrolment details you must do so by 5:00 pm today.
The electoral roll closes today, Monday 28 October at 5:00 pm.
Black by-election update | Declared Institutions as at 28 October 2024
To assist residents of institutions such as nursing homes, hostels, convalescent homes, hospitals and corrective facilities, ECSA offer an Electoral Visitor Program to provide in-person voting facilities.
Trained and vetted electoral officials (known as Electoral Visitors) visit institutions to take votes, generally between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday in the week prior to polling day. In some situations, the service may continue through to 6pm on polling day itself.
The service allows residents to be issued with a vote in-person at the institution, but the service is not intended for staff or visitors.
Check the list below to see if your institution will be attended by our Electoral Visitors during the Black by-election.
| Calvary Brighton Aged Care | 580 Brighton Road, South Brighton 5048 | Tuesday 12 November 2024, 9:30am - 12:30pm |
| Anglicare SA - Trott Park | 4 Kangaroo Thorn Road, Trott Park 5158 | Wednesday 13 November 2024, 9:30am - 12:30pm |
Black by-election website
https://ecsa.sa.gov.au/elections/2024-black-by-election
Black by-election update | Reminder to enrol or update enrolment (is now closed)
MEDIA ALERT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 22/10/2024
Adelaide, South Australia
Eligible electors are being urged to ‘enrol or update their enrolment to vote’ for the upcoming Black by-election by 5pm on Monday 28 October 2024.
The Electoral Commission of South Australia encourages eligible electors to enrol or update their enrolment especially if you have moved into the District of Black recently. This district located to the south-west of metropolitan Adelaide and includes the suburbs of Hallett Cove, Marino, Kingston Park, Seacliff, Seacliff Park, Seaview Downs, Sheidow Park, South Brighton and Trott Park.
“It is compulsory for all eligible Australian citizens over the age of 18 years to enrol to vote in South Australia”, Mick Sherry, South Australian Electoral Commissioner said,
“With the Black by-election election coming up, we want as many eligible electors in the District of Black enrolled, and ready to have their say.”
Enrolment for the Black by-election closes at 5pm Monday 28 October 2024.
“If you will be enrolling for the first time to vote, or updating your enrolment, it’s quick and easy to do online. All you need is an Australia driver's license number, an Australian passport number, Medicare card details, Australian citizenship number or have someone who is enrolled confirm your identity.”
You can enrol or check your enrolment via the following link: https://ecsa.sa.gov.au/enrolment
Note; If you are registered as a silent, itinerant or overseas elector your details are not available online.
If you have issues confirming your enrolment for this compulsory election, please contact:
- Electoral Commission of South Australia on 1300 655 232
- Australian Electoral Commission on 13 23 26
Black by-election website
https://ecsa.sa.gov.au/elections/2024-black-by-election
Media enquiries
All requests will be responded to in a timely manner.
Email:
Phone: 0401 149 166
Black by-election update | New Candidates
Further to our announcement from 16 October 2024
If you wish to nominate to be a ‘new’ candidate, you may be entitled to public funding as reimbursement of political expenditure.
To participate, please lodge a 130Y certificate on or before 5pm on the day you announce your candidacy or nominate (whichever occurs first).
(Note: You are not defined as a new candidate if you have stood for election to the House of Assembly within the preceding 5 years or for election in the Legislative Council within the preceding 9 years. Refer to section 130ZF(5)(b) of the Act for further information.)
More information
Funding and disclosures website: ecsa.sa.gov.au
If you need to check or update your enrolment, you can choose one of the following options:
- Check my enrolment: https://ow.ly/VMbp50QFZkF
- Enrol online: https://ow.ly/4l8H50QFZkE
- Update my details online: https://ow.ly/4l8H50QFZkE
Black by-election update | Candidate briefing session
[EDIT] This candidate briefing has been held. Further questions can be directed to email
If you are interested in contesting in the Black by-election as a candidate, a briefing session was held on Monday 21 October at 6.00pm at the Electoral Commission of South Australia, 60 Light Square, Adelaide.
The candidate briefing session will cover important topics, such as:
- Legislation and Key Dates
- Nominations
- Voting Services
- Scrutiny, Counting and Results
- Advertising and Complaints
- Funding and Disclosure
To register attendance, please email
Black by-election announced
The Speaker of the House of Assembly, Hon. Leon Bignall MP has announced that the Black by-election will be held on Saturday 16 November 2024.
Funding and disclosure
If you wish to nominate to be a candidate, you may be entitled to public funding as reimbursement of political expenditure. To participate, please lodge a 130Y certificate as per ECSA lodgement deadlines set out below.
If you are an:
• Endorsed candidate
• Unendorsed candidate – not a ‘new candidate’
• Unendorsed candidate- who is a new candidate and has already announced their candidacy for the by-election.
>> ECSA must be provided with a certificate under section 130Y on or before 5pm on 16th October 2024
If you are an:
• Unendorsed ‘new candidate’
>> ECSA must be provided with a certificate under section 130Y on or before 5pm on the day you announce your candidacy or nominate (whichever occurs first).
(Note: You are not defined as a new candidate if you have stood for election to the House of Assembly within the preceding 5 years or for election in the Legislative Council within the preceding 9 years. Refer to section 130ZF(5)(b) of the Act for further information.)
More information
Funding and disclosures website: ecsa.sa.gov.au
If you need to check or update your enrolment, you can choose one of the following options:
- Check my enrolment: https://ow.ly/VMbp50QFZkF
- Enrol online: https://ow.ly/4l8H50QFZkE
- Update my details online: https://ow.ly/4l8H50QFZkE
International Day of Democracy
International Day of Democracy, serves as a moment to reflect on the global state of democracy and provides an opportunity to explore the evolution of democracy in South Australia.
The United Nations established the day in 2007, encouraging all members of state to honour and raise awareness of the principles of democracy annually on September 15.
Do you know where the word ‘democracy’ comes from?
It is made up of two Greek words: demos (the people) and kratos (rule). “This ‘government by the people’ is a system in which the highest power is given to the people and used by them or by their elected representatives under a free electoral system.” (www.education.parliament.nsw.gov.au/international-day-of-democracy)
Democracy in South Australia
In South Australia we have a system of representative democracy, where citizens elect representatives to parliament, and they make decisions on their behalf.
South Australia lead the way by granting women the right to vote and stand for parliament in 1894. We were the first colony in Australia to extend equal political rights to men and women.
The Constitution (Female Suffrage) Act granted women the right to vote and to stand for parliament. This included Aboriginal women. South Australia was the first Australian colony to give women these rights.
The first South Australian polling day in which women could participate in was held on 25 April 1896. At this election, the percentage of women who voted was marginally higher than the percentage of men who voted.
On this International Day of Democracy, let’s reflect on the development of democracy in South Australia and how far we have come to have a fair and just democratic system for our citizens.
To find out more about the history of South Australia’s democracy, check out the Democracy Timeline on The Centre of Democracy website - www.centreofdemocracy.sa.gov.au
2024 APY Executive Board Elections: Results now available
Provisional results of the elections conducted on Wednesday 21 August 2024, are now available.
2024 Tatiara District Council supplementary election: Results now available
After the first preference count, Debbie Brown was provisionally declared elected at 12:08pm on Wednesday 5 June 2024.
2024 City of Onkaparinga supplementary election: Results now available
After the first preference count, Kim Davis was provisionally declared elected at 4:57pm on Tuesday 4 June 2024.
2024 South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board Election: Dates announced
Dates have been announced for the 2024 South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board Election.
Information regarding this election can be found here:
2024 Supplementary Council Elections: Requesting a replacement pack
Requesting a replacement pack
- City of Onkaparinga - Councillor for Pimpala Ward
- Tatiara District Council - Area Councillor
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
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.
2024 APY Executive Board Elections: Close of Roll
Today is your last chance to get enrolled to vote before the 2024 APY Executive Board Elections. The roll will close at 5pm TODAY!
You must be enrolled to vote!
If you need to check or update your enrolment, you can choose one of the following options:
- Check my enrolment: https://ow.ly/VMbp50QFZkF
- Enrol online: https://ow.ly/4l8H50QFZkE
- Update my details online: https://ow.ly/4l8H50QFZkE
To find out more about the election and how to enrol, visit: ecsa.sa.gov.au/apy
Close of Roll for Supplementary Election - Wakefield Regional Council
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.
The voters roll for this supplementary election will close at 5pm on Friday 31 May 2024.
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 27 June 2024 and will be received until 12 noon on Thursday 11 July 2024.
The election will be conducted entirely by post with the return of ballot material to reach the Returning Officer no later than 12 noon on polling day, Monday 26 August 2024.
2024 Supplementary Council Elections: Onkaparinga and Tatiara, ballot distribution
The distribution of ballot packs to Onkaparinga (Pimpala Ward), and Tatiara electors has started. Keep an eye out for your voting packs in your mailbox from 7 May 2024.
Have your say on the future of your community - Complete the ballots in your voting pack and mail them back to us asap, so we receive them before the close of voting on Monday 3 June 2024.
For more information about our current supplementary elections, visit:
2024 Supplementary Council Elections: Roll closing for two councils
2024 Supplementary Council Elections: Candidates for Onkaparinga and Tatiara
- City of Onkaparinga - Councillor for Pimpala Ward
- Tatiara District Council - Area Councillor
2024 Supplementary Council Elections: Nominations closed for two councils
- Councillor for Pimpala Ward - City of Onkaparinga
- Area Councillor - Tatiara District Council
Following the close of nominations, at 2pm, the nominations will be declared and there will be a draw for positions on the ballot paper.
The draw will be available to watch through our livestream from 2pm.
More information is available through the election links below:
2024 Tasmanian Legislative Council elections
Voting in person
Voting in person is available on Level 6, 60 Light Square, Adelaide SA 5000.
Early voting will operate from Monday, 15 April to Friday, 3 May 2024.
Office open hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.
Last day of voting: Friday, 3 May – voting closes at 4pm.
Office will be closed: Thursday, 25 April (Anzac Day).
In-person voting will not be available on weekends, including election day, Saturday, 4 May 2024.
Voting by post
Postal voting is available for anyone who resides in Tasmania and is required to vote in this election.
For more information, please visit the Tasmanian Electoral Commission website.
Dunstan by-election research
Verian Group, in partnership with Q&A Research, will be contacting electors in the Dunstan electoral district via email and phone over the course of April to discuss their experience in relation to the by-election that took place on Saturday 23 March 2024.
Contact will come from
If you have any questions, please contact the Electoral Commission of South Australia on 1300 655 232 or
2024 Dunstan by-election: Declaration of results
On Friday 5 April 2024, at the Norwood Town Hall, the Returning Officer for Dunstan, Mike Raphael, concluded the by-election with the declaration of results ceremony and presented Cressida O'Hanlon with our certificate of election.
The Labor candidate, Cressida O'Hanlon, was declared elected as the Member for Dunstan. Cressida O’Hanlon obtained 6,896 first preference votes. Following the distribution of preferences, Cressida O'Hanlon obtained 10,914 votes, equating to an absolute majority of 50.8% of the vote.
View the distribution of preferences
Returning Officer for Dunstan, Mike Raphael (left), with the Labor candidate, Cressida O'Hanlon (right)
2024 Dunstan by-election: Distribution of preferences
The final distribution of preferences is now available.
2024 SA First Nations Voice Election: All results now confirmed
Confirmation of the final results have been emailed to candidates from Tuesday 2 April 2024. Candidates who do not have an email address will be sent a letter by post.
View the results for the Local First Nations Voice positions in the 2024 SA First Nations Voice Election:
2024 Supplementary Council Elections: Nominations now open
Due to the resignations of members, supplementary elections will be necessary to fill the vacancies of:
If you're thinking about running for council, candidate nominations are now open.
Nominations are open from today and close at 12 noon Thursday 18 April 2024.
Nominations are to be completed online through the nominations portal.
2024 Wattle Range Council supplementary election: Second Campaign Donation return now due
Second Campaign Donation return now due.
Candidates who stood in the contested supplementary election for Corcoran Ward are advised that the second campaign donation return is now due. The return can be lodged from today (3 April 2024) and must be lodged by 17 April 2024.
A return must be lodged regardless of whether you were elected or not. If you have not received gifts with an amount or value more than $500, you should lodge a NIL return.
The campaign donation return form is downloaded and lodged electronically in PDF form via the candidate portal.
Penalties may apply if this return is not lodged. Candidates elected as members of council are subject to their position becoming vacant if they do not lodge this return within the period prescribed by the Local Government Act 1999.
2024 Supplementary Council Elections: Nominations information
- City of Onkaparinga - Councillor for Pimpala Ward
- Tatiara District Council - Area Councillor
- When: 6:00pm Thursday 4 April
- Where: Online. The briefing session will be recorded and placed online for reference.
- Registrations: Required. Register online
2024 SA First Nations Voice Election: Results for Region 1 - Central
The provisional declaration for Region 1 (Central) was made on 28 March 2024, at 6:00pm. The results remain provisional for 48 hours after the provisional declaration.
Unsuccessful candidates may request a recount within this 48-hour period by using the online form.
2024 SA First Nations Voice Election: Results for Region 6 - Yorke and Mid-North
The provisional declaration for Region 6 (Yorke and Mid-North) was made on 27 March 2024, at 5:20pm. The results remain provisional for 48 hours after the provisional declaration.
Unsuccessful candidates may request a recount within this 48-hour period by using the online form.
2024 SA First Nations Voice Election: Results for Region 5 - West and West Coast
The provisional declaration for Region 5 (West and West Coast) was made on 26 March 2024, at 4:36pm. The results remain provisional for 48 hours after the provisional declaration.
Unsuccessful candidates may request a recount within this 48-hour period by using the online form.
2024 SA First Nations Voice Election: Results for Region 4 - Riverland and South East
The provisional declaration for Region 4 (Riverland and South East) was made on 26 March 2024, at 11:36am. The results remain provisional for 48 hours after the provisional declaration.
Unsuccessful candidates may request a recount within this 48-hour period by using the online form.
2024 SA First Nations Voice Election: Results for Region 3 - Flinders and Upper North
The provisional declaration for Region 3 (Flinders and Upper North) was made on 25 March 2024, 3.47pm. The results remain provisional for 48 hours after the provisional declaration.
Unsuccessful candidates may request a recount within this 48-hour period by using the online form.
2024 SA First Nations Voice Election: Results for Region 2 - Far North
The provisional declaration for Region 2 (Far North) was made on 25 March 2024, 11:58am. The results remain provisional for 48 hours after the provisional declaration.
Unsuccessful candidates may request a recount within this 48-hour period by using the online form.
2024 Dunstan by-election: Postal vote application deadline
- DOWNLOAD the postal vote application form from the website
- PRINT the postal vote application form and complete all the sections
- SIGN the declaration section
- RETURN your completed application by EMAILING a scanned copy or a photo of it to
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2024 SA First Nations Voice Election: Count schedule now available
Vote counting for the 2024 SA First Nations Voice Election will commence from Monday 25 March 2024. Counting will continue through the week and may require further counting into early April following the Easter Break.
The below table outlines the planned count schedule. This schedule may change, subject to operational requirements. Candidates will be notified of any change via email.
| Date and start time | 9am | 1pm | 3pm |
| Monday 25 March 2024 | Region 2 – Far North | Region 3 – Flinders and Upper North | - |
| Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Region 4 – Riverland and South East | Region 5 – West and West Coast | - |
| Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Region 1 – Central | - | Region 6 – Yorke and Mid North |
For all the details, visit: savoiceelection.sa.gov.au/voting/count-schedule
2024 SA First Nations Voice Election: Today is polling day
Today is polling day for the 2024 SA First Nations Voice Election.
This is the opportunity for First Nations South Australians to choose who they think are the right people to put their best interests forward.
All eligible voters who haven’t voted yet can do so on polling day at 32 polling booths across South Australia.
Polling booths open at 8am and close at 6pm. All polling booth information is available online:
Voter turnout figures will be released once all declaration votes have been returned and counting of votes for each region is complete.
Counting will commence from Monday 25 March 2024. A schedule for counting votes, which will occur region by region, will be released next week.
2024 SA First Nations Voice Election: Mobile polling delayed in Yankalilla
2024 SA FIRST NATIONS VOICE ELECTION
Mobile polling location at Yankalilla Cultural Centre will be delayed by approx 30mins due to ferry delays. Approx open time now 2pm.
2024 Wattle Range Council supplementary election: Results now available
After the first preference count, John Shelton obtained quota and was provisionally declared elected at 11.52am on Wednesday 13 March 2024.
To view the distribution of votes refer to the scrutiny sheet for Wattle Range Council - Corcoran Ward - 13 March 2024 (PDF 229KB)
2024 Wattle Range Council supplementary election: Voting closed
Due to the resignation of a member of the Wattle Range Council, a supplementary election was necessary to fill the vacancy of Councillor for Corcoran Ward.
Voting closed at 12 noon on Tuesday 12 March 2024, and the scrutiny and count process will start on Wednesday 13 March 2024.
There are 4,331 electors eligible to vote in this supplementary election, using the postal voting method.
Our daily postal returns data shows 1,552 postal votes have been received - which is a voting rate of 35.8%
Results will be pubslished on the election website.
2024 SA First Nations Voice Election: Community visits this week
This week we'll be coducting mobile polling in Region 4, as well as voting information sessions in Region 1, Region 3 and Region 6.
Mobile polling this week
| Victor Harbor | Tuesday 12 March, 10am to 4pm |
Christian Gospel Centre - 2 George Main Rd, Victor Harbor |
| Parndana | Wednesday 13 March, 9:30am to 11:30am |
Parndana Town Hall - 192 Wedgewood Rd, Seddon |
| Kingscote | Wednesday 13 March, 1:30pm to 3:30pm |
The Cook Community Centre, Kangaroo Island Health Service - The Esplanade, Kingscote |
| Penneshaw | Thursday 14 March, 9am to 10:30am |
Penneshaw Town Hall - 99 Middle Terrace, Penneshaw |
| Yankalilla | Thursday 14 March, 1:30pm to 3:30pm |
Yankalilla Cultural Centre and Library, Meeting room - 181 Main South Road, Yankalilla |
| Coorong | Saturday 16 March, 10am to 3pm |
Long Point, Dupang Pangari Festival site - Long Point Rd, Coorong |
Voting information sessions this week
| Port Adelaide | Tuesday 12 March 2024, 10:30am-1:30pm |
Tauondi - 1 Lipson St, Port Adelaide SA 5015 |
| Port Pirie | Wednesday 13 March 2024, 12:30pm-4pm |
Solomontown Beach - 20 Beach Rd, Solomontown SA 5540 |
| Port Augusta | Thursday 14 March 2024, 10:30am-1pm |
Gladstone Square - 13 MacKay St, Port Augusta SA 5700 |
| Whyalla | Friday 15 March 2024, 10am-12pm |
Civic Park - Nicolson Av, Whyalla Norrie SA 5608 |
Call Centre operating hours
Over the coming weeks, our call centre will be open for additional hours.
You can contact our call centre on 1300 655 232 (within South Australia only).
| Date | Open | Closed |
| Tuesday, 12 March 2024 | 9 am | 6 pm |
| Wednesday, 13 March 2024 | 9 am | 6 pm |
| Thursday, 14 March 2024 | 9 am | 6 pm |
| Friday, 15 March 2024 | 9 am | 6 pm |
| Saturday, 16 March 2024 | 8 am | 6 pm |
| Sunday, 17 March 2024 | closed | closed |
| Monday, 18 March 2024 | 9 am | 6 pm |
| Tuesday, 19 March 2024 | 9 am | 6 pm |
| Wednesday, 20 March 2024 | 9 am | 6 pm |
| Thursday, 21 March 2024 | 9 am | 6 pm |
| Friday, 22 March 2024 | 9 am | 6 pm |
| Saturday, 23 March 2024 | 8 am | 6 pm |
2024 SA First Nations Voice Election: Out in the community this week
This week we will be out in the community across South Australia conducting mobile polling and voting informations sessions.
Mobile polling this week:
- REGION 2: Amata, Indulkana (Iwantja), Kalka, Kaltjiti (Fregon), Marla, Marree, Mimili PY Ku, Mimili TAFE, Oodnadatta (Dunjiba), Pipalyatjara, Pukatja (Ernabella), Umuwa
- REGION 3: Copley, Davenport, Hawker, Nepabunna (Nipapanha), Quorn
- REGION 4: Bordertown, Kingston, Meningie, Millicent, Naracoorte, Narrung
- REGION 5: Koonibba, Oak Valley, Scotdesco (Bookabie), Yalata
- REGION 6: Clare, Jamestown, Loxton, Moonta, Point Pearce, Waikerie
To find out when the mobile polling team will be in the community, visit: https://bit.ly/3IilHa0
Voting information sessions:
- Tuesday 5 March 2024, 10:30am-2:30pm at Port Lincoln Aboriginal Community Council (30 Ravendale Rd, Port Lincoln SA 5606)
- Wednesday 6 March 2024, 10:30am-3pm at Ceduna Ceduna Memorial Hall (31 Poynton St, Ceduna SA 5690)
2024 Dunstan by-election: Declaration of nominations
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 SA First Nations Voice Election: Visit to APY Lands
This week we'll be visiting the APY Lands to promote voting in the 2024 SA First Nations Voice Election.
- Tuesday 27 February 2024 from 11am to 3pm at the Amata RASAC shed.
- Wednesday 28 February 2024 from 11am to 3pm at the Pukatja RASAC shed.
- Thursday 29 February 2024 from 11am to 3pm at the Kaltjiti RASAC shed.
We look forward to meeting with the communities and having a yarn about voting in the upcoming SA First Nations Voice Election.
For more event information, visit: https://bit.ly/3SVLYlj
To learn more about the different regions: https://bit.ly/47SXpOo
2024 SA First Nations Voice Election: Declaration of nominations
Eligible candidates who have nominated for the election will be announced and the draw for positions on the ballot paper will be conducted as soon as possible from 12 noon on Monday, 26 February 2024. The results will be published at savoiceelection.sa.gov.au/voting/candidates.
Watch the livestream: https://bit.ly/4bN06nL
Updated at 4:30pm 26/02/2024: View the results: savoiceelection.sa.gov.au/voting/candidates
2024 Wattle Range Council supplementary election - Have you received your voting pack yet?
Voting packs were mailed to postal addresses from Wednesday 14 February until Tuesday 20 February 2024.
From today, if you haven't received your ballot material, 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 Tuesday 5 March 2024.
You can only 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
We're visiting Region 4 again - SA First Nations Voice Election
- Tuesday 20 Feb: Mannum - Mary Anne Reserve from 11am.
- Wednesday 21 Feb: Renmark - Jarrett Memorial Gardens from 10am.
- Wednesday 21 Feb: Berri - Riverview Drive (next to information centre) from 2pm.
- Thursday 22 Feb: Bamera - Lake Bonney (next to the jetty) from 10:30am.
Our friendly staff will be on hand to have a yarn about everything you need to know about voting in the 2024 SA First Nations Voice Election.
To learn more about the different regions, visit: https://bit.ly/47SXpOo
For all election information, visit: https://bit.ly/3SVLYlj
Candidate briefing session - 2024 Dunstan By-election
The session is for intending candidates in the 2024 Dunstan By-election.
- Legislation and Key Dates
- Nominations
- Voting Services
- Scrutiny, Counting and Results
- Advertising and Complaints
- Funding and Disclosure
Interested in nominating? Register your attendance: https://bit.ly/42MF1G8
2024 Dunstan By-election - Writ issue and nominations open
On 16 February 2024, the Writ was issued for a by-election in the Electoral District of Dunstan, with polling day on Saturday 23 March 2024.
Now that the writ has been issued, the by-election has officially commenced.
Nominations are open from Friday 16 February and close on 1 March 2024.
We're visiting Region 4 this week - SA First Nations Voice Election
- Wednesday 14 Feb: Murray Bridge - Sturt Reserve from 10:30am.
- Thursday 15 Feb: Mount Gambier - Pangula Aboriginal Health Community Hall from 10am.
Our friendly staff will be on hand to have a yarn about everything you need to know about voting in the 2024 SA First Nations Voice Election.
To learn more about the different regions, visit: https://bit.ly/47SXpOo
For all election information, visit: https://bit.ly/3SVLYlj
Roll close and Nominations close today - SA First Nations Voice Election
Are you nominating for the SA First Nations Voice Election? Planning to vote? Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders on the South Australian electoral roll can nominate and vote in this election.
Roll close and Nominations close today at 5pm.
Make sure your nomination is complete and submitted before 5pm today, as changes or updates to nominations after this time are not possible.
Head to savoiceelection.sa.gov.au for more information and to complete your nomination.
Only South Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders can nominate as candidates in the SA First Nations Voice Election.
Find out more
Mailout of materials - 2024 Wattle Range Council supplementary election
Keep an eye out for your voting packs in your mailbox from Wednesday 14 February 2024.
Find out more
Public Funding Deadline - Dunstan By-election
The Electoral Act 1985 provides a public funding scheme in which candidates may be entitled to funding as reimbursement of political expenditure. To participate in the scheme, candidates must lodge a 130Y certificate before the deadline. Participants of the scheme are subject to capped limits on their political expenditure.
Nominations information sessions in Region 1 and 6 this week
This week we're hosting several nominations information sessions across Region 1 and Region 6:
| EVENT TYPE | DATE | TIME | TOWN | LOCATION | ADDRESS | HOW TO ATTEND |
| Nomination information session | Wednesday 7 February 2024 | 10:30am-1:30pm | Port Pirie | Solomontown Beach | 20 Beach Rd, Solomontown SA 5540 | Arrive on the day |
| Nomination information session | Thursday 8 February 2024 | 10:30am-1:30pm | Port Adelaide | Tauondi | 1 Lipson St, Port Adelaide SA 5015 | Arrive on the day |
| Nomination information session | Friday 9 February 2024 | 10:30am-1:30pm | Christies Beach | Rotary Park | 1 Beach Rd, Christies Beach SA 5165 | Arrive on the day |
Join us for a yarn to find out everything you need to know about the SA First Nations Voice Election, including:
- What it is;
- How it's different from the Federal Referendum;
- How to become a candidate in the SA Voice Election;
- How, when and where to vote.
Find out more by visiting: savoiceelection.sa.gov.au
Profiles now available - 2024 Supplementary Council Elections
Now that the draw for positions on the ballot paper has been completed, it's time to find out more about who is running for your local council.
Below is the list of candidates to fill the vacancy of Councillor for Corcoran Ward in Wattle Range Council.
- Joel McClure
- Penelope Henley
- John Shelton
- Shaun Taliana
View full profiles under the 'List of Candidate' section of the 2024 Wattle Range Council Supplementary Election website.
First campaign donation returns due - 2024 Supplementary Council Elections
The First campaign donation returns are due from Thursday, 1 February 2024 to Thursday, 8 February 2024.
Candidates for all councils must lodge a campaign donations return with the Electoral Commissioner.
For these supplementaryelections 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.
Draw for positions on the ballot paper - 2024 Supplementary Council Elections
The draw for positions on the ballot paper was conducted at 1pm on Thursday 25 January 2024, after the close of nominations at 12 noon.
The livestream was recorded and is available for viewing: https://bit.ly/3SaVJd3
The results can also be found in the "List of candidates" sections on each of the election web pages
View each council election
More Brits overseas can now register to vote
If you’re overseas and want to participate in a federal election or referendum, you need to ensure you’re enrolled to vote.
From 16 January 2024, British citizens living permanently in Australia can now register to vote in the UK no matter how long ago they left or were last registered to vote in the UK. More information is available on the UK Electoral Commission’s website here.
Information from the Australian Electoral Commission
Contact the Australian Electoral Commission from overseas
- +61 2 6160 2600
- Online enquiry
- Twitter or Facebook
Nominations close 25 Jan - 2024 Supplementary Council Elections
Due to the resignations of three members of the council, supplementary elections will be necessary to fill the vacancies of Councillor for Willochra Ward (Mount Remarkable), Councillor for Telowie Ward (Mount Remarkable) and Councillor for Corcoran Ward (Wattle Range).
Nominations close at 12 noon Thursday 25 January 2024.
All nominations are to be completed online through the nominations 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.
In accordance with the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999, a draw will be held to determine the order of candidate names to appear on the ballot paper. The result of the draw will be detailed on our website after the close of nominations. A live stream of the declaration and ballot paper draw will be made available as soon as possible.
Find out more about what it's like to be a member of council.
This weeks candidate briefings for the 2024 SA First Nations Voice Election
This week we're hosting several candidate briefings sessions:
| Candidate briefing session | Monday 22 January 2024 | 10:30am-3pm | Mount Gambier | TAFE SA - Mount Gambier | 158-174 Wireless Rd West, Mount Gambier SA 5290 | Book a spot |
| Candidate briefing session | Tuesday 23 January 2024 | 10am-12pm | Murray Bridge | Murray Bridge Library | 2/51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge SA 5253 | Book a spot |
| Candidate briefing session | Tuesday 23 January 2024 | 3pm-5pm | Renmark | Community Bridging Services building | 86 Nineteenth St, Renmark SA 5341 | Book a spot |
| Candidate briefing session | Wednesday 24 January 2024 | 10am-1pm | Port Lincoln | TAFE SA - Port Lincoln | 2 London St, Port Lincoln SA 5606 | Book a spot |
| Candidate briefing session | Thursday 25 January 2024 | 12pm-1pm | ONLINE | ONLINE | ONLINE | Book a spot |
Join us for a yarn to find out everything you need to know about becoming a candidate in the SA First Nations Voice Election.
Find out more by visiting: savoiceelection.sa.gov.au
This weeks events for the 2024 SA First Nations Voice Election
This week we're hosting several information sessions and candidate briefings sessions:
| EVENT TYPE | DATE | TIME | TOWN | LOCATION | ADDRESS |
| Nomination information session | Monday 15 January 2024 | 10am-1pm | Mount Gambier | Pangula Mannamurna Aboriginal Corporation Community Hall | 191 Commercial St W, Mount Gambier SA 5290 |
| Nomination information session | Tuesday 16 January 2024 | 11am-3pm | Murray Bridge | Sturt Reserve | Charles Sturt Drive, Murray Bridge SA 5253 |
| Nomination information session | Tuesday 16 January 2024 | From 11am | Gawler | Gawler Health Service | 21 Hutchinson Rd, Gawler East SA 5118 |
| Nomination information session | Wednesday 17 January 2024 | From 10am | Goolwa | Goolwa Community Centre | 25 Cadell Street Goolwa, SA, 5214 |
| Nomination information session | Friday 19 January 2024 | From 10am | Mount Barker | Adelaide Hills Health Service | Gate 4, 87 Wellington Rd, Mount Barker SA 5251 |
| Candidate briefing session | Tuesday 16 January 2024 | 6pm-8pm | Port Adelaide | Tauondi | 1 Lipson St, Port Adelaide SA 5015 |
| Candidate briefing session | Wednesday 17 January 2024 | 6pm-8pm | Noarlunga | TAFE SA - Noarlunga | Ramsay Pl, Noarlunga Centre SA 5168 |
| Candidate briefing session | Thursday 18 January 2024 | 6pm-8pm | Elizabeth | TAFE SA - Elizabeth | 2 Woodford Rd, Elizabeth SA 5112 |
| Candidate briefing session | Friday 19 January 2024 | 6pm-8pm | Adelaide | ECSA office | 6/60 Light Square, Adelaide SA 5000 |
Join us for a yarn to find out everything you need to know about the SA First Nations Voice Election, including:
- What it is;
- How it's different from the Federal Referendum;
- How to become a candidate in the SA Voice Election;
- How, when and where to vote.
Find out more by visiting: savoiceelection.sa.gov.au
Nominating as a candidate - 2024 Supplementary Council Elections
Due to the resignations of three members of the council, supplementary elections will be necessary to fill the vacancies of Councillor for Willochra Ward (Mount Remarkable), Councillor for Telowie Ward (Mount Remarkable) and Councillor for Corcoran Ward (Wattle Range).
Nominations open on Thursday 11 January 2024 and close at 12 noon Thursday 25 January 2024.
Nominations are to be completed online through the nominations 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.
We're visiting Port Lincoln and Ceduna
This week we're visiting Port Lincoln and Ceduna!
- Tuesday 9 January in Port Lincoln from 10:30am to 2:30pm at the Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Service Inc (19A Oxford Terrace, Port Lincoln SA 5606).
- Wednesday 10 January in Ceduna from 10:30am-3pm at the Ceduna Memorial Hall (31 Poynton St, Ceduna SA 5690).
- What it is;
- How it's different from the Federal Referendum;
- How to become a candidate in the SA Voice Election;
- How, when and where to vote.
Find out more by visiting: savoiceelection.sa.gov.au
2024 Supplementary Council Elections - Online candidate briefing session
Online candidate briefing session
For intending candidates in the 2024 Supplementary Council Elections for the District Council of Mount Remarkable & the Wattle Range Council, an online briefing session will be held online at 6 pm on Thursday 11 January 2024. Please register through the link below.
2023 Christmas business hours
The Electoral Commission of South Australia will be closed from 12 pm Friday 22 December 2024 until 9 am Tuesday 2 January 2024.
If you have a question about enrolment, please contact the Australian Electoral Commission on 13 23 26.
Media statement - 7 December 2023
MEDIA STATEMENT FROM THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF SA (ECSA)
In preparation for the Court of Disputed Returns case involving an unsuccessful candidate in the City of Adelaide Central Ward Election, the Electoral Commission of SA (ECSA) has reviewed results for the 2022 Local Council Elections and identified an error in the computer software which it uses for counting votes in complex elections.
We're visiting Port Pirie and the Riverland
This week we're visiting Port Pirie and the Riverland!
- Tuesday 5 December in Port Pirie from 11am to 2pm at Solomontown Beach
- Wednesday 6 December in Mannum, from 11am to 2:30pm at Mary Anne Reserve
- Thursday 7 December in Renmark, from 10am to 1pm in Renmark Square Shopping Centre, and in Berri, from 2pm to 5pm on Riverview drive
- Friday 8 December in Waikerie, from 10:30am to 2:30pm in Lions Park.
- What it is;
- How it's different from the Federal Referendum;
- How to become a candidate in the SA Voice Election;
- How, when and where to vote.
Find out more by visiting: savoiceelection.sa.gov.au
City of Tea Tree Gully – recount complete
Due to achieving the higher number of votes, Lyn PETRIE was provisionally declared elected at 10:16am on Tuesday 28 November 2023. Unsuccessful candidates may request a recount within 72 hours of the provisional declaration. If no request for a recount is granted by the conclusion of this period, the results become final.
We're visiting the Eyre Peninsula
This week we're visiting the Eyre Peninsula!
- Tuesday 28 November in Port Augusta, from 1pm to 4pm at the Port Augusta Cultural Centre
- Wednesday 29 November in Whyalla, from 1pm to 5pm at the Whyalla Public Library
- What it is;
- How it's different from the Federal Referendum;
- How to become a candidate in the SA Voice Election;
- How, when and where to vote.
Find out more by visiting: savoiceelection.sa.gov.au
District Council of Cleve – recount complete
Due to achieving the higher number of votes, Colin Rayson was provisionally declared elected at 11:11am on Thursday 23 November 2023. Unsuccessful candidates may request a recount within 72 hours of the provisional declaration. If no request for a recount is granted by the conclusion of this period, the results become final.
Roll public access terminal currently unavailable
The publicly accessible roll terminal in the lobby of our Light Square office is currently unavailable.
The terminal is not currently functional and will not be available while we await some network changes.
The roll is still fully accessible via several terminals at the AEC’s Adelaide office, located at Level 9, 1 King William Street.
We're visiting the Flinders Ranges and central SA
This week we're visiting the Flinders Ranges and central SA!
- Monday 6 November in Leigh Creek, from 3pm to 5pm
- Wednesday 8 November in Oodnadatta, from 12.15pm to 2.30pm
- Thursday 9 November in Coober Pedy, from 1pm to 5pm
- What it is;
- How it's different from the Federal Referendum;
- How to become a candidate in the SA Voice Election;
- How, when and where to vote.
Find out more by visiting: savoiceelection.sa.gov.au
Adelaide Plains Council – recount complete
Due to achieving the higher number of votes, Carmine Di Troia was provisionally declared elected at 3:53 p.m. on Wednesday, 1 November 2023. Unsuccessful candidates may request a recount within 72 hours of the provisional declaration. If no request for a recount is granted by the conclusion of this period, the results become final.
We're visiting the APY Lands
This week we're visiting the APY Lands!
- Monday 23 October in Marla
- Tuesday 24 October in Kanpi, Pipalyatjara, Indulkana and Mimili
- Wednesday 25 October in Amata, Kaltjiti and Umuwa
- Thursday 26 October in Pukatja
- What it is;
- How it's different from the Federal Referendum;
- How to become a candidate in the SA Voice Election;
- How, when and where to vote.
Find out more by visiting: savoiceelection.sa.gov.au
Also, come and provide your feedback on the 2023 APY Lands Boundary Review.
We're visiting the west coast of SA
This week we're visiting the west coast of SA!
- Monday 16 October in Koonibba
- Tuesday 17 October in Oak Valley
- Wednesday 18 October in Yalata
- Thursday 19 October in Scotdesco
- What it is;
- How it's different from the Federal Referendum;
- How to become a candidate in the SA Voice Election;
- How, when and where to vote.
Find out more by visiting: savoiceelection.sa.gov.au
2023 New Zealand General Election - Early voting
Voting in person
Voting in person is available on Level 6, 60 Light Square, Adelaide SA 5000.
Early voting will operate from Wednesday, 27 September to Friday, 13 October 2023.
Office open hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.
Last day of voting: Friday, 13 October – voting closes at 4pm.
Office will be closed: Monday, 2 October.
In-person voting will not be available on weekends, including election day, Saturday, 14 October 2023.
Overseas voting
Additional information regarding overseas voting is available on the New Zealand Electoral Commission website.
Half yearly returns due for registered political parties, associated entities and third parties
Agents of registered political parties or third parties and financial controllers of associated entities are reminded that they are required to lodge a disclosure return for the period 1 January to 30 June 2023.
Political parties and third parties must disclose total amounts received and outstanding debts (together with particulars of amounts in excess of $5,838). Associated entities must disclose total amounts received (together with particulars of gifts and loans in excess of $5,838).
These returns must be lodged by Monday 31 July 2023.
All key dates for funding and disclosure for 2023 can be found on the funding and disclosure for state elections page.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Funding, Disclosure and Registration Branch
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Reminder for donors and party agents
DONORS
Donors are reminded that if they have made gifts with amounts or values of more than $5,838 between 1 January 2023 and 30 June 2023 to either:
- a registered political party, associated entity or third party (‘relevant entity’); or
- a person or body with the intention of benefitting a relevant entity,
they are required to lodge a donor return by Monday 31 July 2023 via the funding and disclosure portal.
PARTY AGENTS
Party agents are reminded that they must inform donors of the requirement to lodge a return in relation to a gift to a registered political party.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Funding, Disclosure and Registration Branch at
2022 State Election Report released today
Today, the report for the 2022 South Australian state election and the Bragg by-election was tabled in Parliament. The report provides many recommendations for consideration by the South Australian Parliament.
First campaign donations return due for Flinders Ranges Council supplementary election
Candidates can now lodge their first campaign donations return using the candidate portal. Returns must be lodged between 15 June 2023 and 22 June 2023.
The form can be downloaded and lodged using the portal; alternatively, if you require a hard copy, please contact
A return must be lodged regardless of whether you have received gifts with an amount or value in excess of $500 or not. If you have not received any gifts you must lodge a NIL return.
Penalties may apply if the return is not lodged.
Candidates declared for Flinders Ranges Council supplementary election
At the close of nominations at 12 noon on Thursday 8 June 2023, a total of 3 nominations were received and accepted for the Flinders Ranges Council supplementary election. In accordance with the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999, a draw was held to determine the order of candidate names to appear on the ballot paper.
Ballot packs
Ballot packs are automatically mailed to your postal address from Tuesday 27 June to Monday 3 July 2023. Most electors receive one postal ballot pack; however, people who have properties or businesses may receive more than one pack.
Nominations for the Flinders Ranges Council supplementary election close at noon today
The draw for positions on the ballot paper will be streamed live from noon.
Nominations are open for the Flinders Ranges Council supplementary election
A supplementary election will be held for an area councillor position in the Flinders Ranges Council. Nominations are now open and will close at 12 noon on Thursday 8 June 2023. You must be enrolled in the council area to stand as a candidate.
A free-webinar base briefing session will be held on Tuesday 30 May from 5:30 pm.
Register now!Second campaign donation returns due for 2023 supplementary council elections
Candidates who stood in contested local government supplementary elections in Copper Coast, Kimba, Mount Remarkable, Northern Areas, Southern Mallee, Tumby Bay and Wudinna are reminded that they must lodge their second campaign donation return from today (5 April 2023). The return must be lodged by 19 April 2023.
A partly completed copy of the return has been issued to all relevant candidates. Alternatively, the return form can be downloaded and lodged electronically on the candidate portal, or if you require a hard copy version of the form, please contact
A return must be lodged regardless of whether you were elected or not. If you have not received gifts with an amount or value in excess of $500, you should lodge a nil return.
Penalties may apply if this return is not lodged. Candidates elected as members of council are also subject to their position becoming vacant if they do not lodge within the period prescribed by the Local Government Act 1999.
Counting is underway in the 2023 supplementary elections
Counting has commenced for the 7 supplementary council elections with a provisional declaration made later today. An unsuccessful candidate may request a recount within 72 hours after the provisional declaration. The request must be made in writing to the returning officer with information supporting the request.
Alternatively, the returning officer may initiate a recount.
First campaign donation returns due for 2023 supplementary council elections
Candidates are reminded that they must lodge their first campaign donation return today (10 February 2023).
The return forms can be downloaded and lodged electronically on the candidate portal.
Alternatively, if you require a hard copy version of the form, please contact
A return must be lodged regardless of whether you have received gifts with an amount or value in excess of $500 or not. If you have not, you should lodge a NIL return.
Penalties may apply if this return is not lodged.
Half yearly returns for donors due
Donors are reminded that if they have made gifts with amounts or values of more than $5,838 between 1 July 2022 and 31 December 2022 to:
- a registered political party, associated entity or third party ('relevant entity'); or
- a person or body with the intention of benefitting a relevant entity,
they are required to lodge a donor return by Tuesday 31 January 2023.
These returns can be lodged via the funding and disclosure portal.
Party agents are also reminded that they must inform donors of the requirement to lodge a return in relation to a gift to a registered political party.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Funding, Disclosure & Registration Branch at
Half yearly returns due for registered political parties, associated entities and third parties
Agents of registered political parties or third parties and financial controllers of associated entities are reminded that they are required to lodge a disclosure return for the period 1 July to 31 December 2022.
Political parties and third parties must disclose total amounts received and outstanding debts (together with particulars of amounts in excess of $5,838). Associated entities must disclose total amounts received (together with particulars of gifts and loans in excess of $5,838).
These returns must be lodged by Monday 30 January 2023.
All key dates for funding and disclosure for 2023 can be found on the funding and disclosure for state elections page.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Funding, Disclosure and Registration Branch at
Campaign donation returns are now due for candidates that contested the 2022 Council Elections
Candidates are reminded that they must lodge their second campaign donation return no later than 19 December 2022.
If you are a City of Adelaide candidate, you must also lodge a campaign expenditure return by the same date. The return forms can be downloaded and lodged electronically on the candidate portal.
Alternatively, if you require a hard copy version of the form, please contact
The return must be lodged even if you were not elected to council. If you did not receive any donations in excess of $500, or (for City of Adelaide candidates only) if you did not incur campaign expenditure in excess of $500, you must lodge a ‘nil’ return.
SA Party - Stop Overdevelopment & Corruption is now deregistered
SA Party – Stop Overdevelopment & Corruption has been de-registered under section 45 of the Electoral Act 1985.
Notice of the de-registration was published in the South Australian Government Gazette on 8 December 2022.
2022 Council Election results are now finalised
Final results for the 2022 Council Elections are now available on our dedicated results website. View first preference votes and the full distribution of preferences for each election at www.result.ecsa.sa.gov.au/lgeresults.
Counting is underway in the 2022 Council Elections
Voting in the 2022 Council Elections has officially closed
The scrutiny and count of votes will begin at 9:00 am on Saturday 12 November at the locations appointed by each council.
From 9:00 am, deputy returning officers will coordinate the initial process of removing declaration flaps from declaration envelopes, and then extracting and reconciling ballot papers. Once completed, ballot papers will be checked for formality. For some councils, this may take several hours.
Preference distributions will begin following the formality check, commencing with any mayoral count. All mayoral counts are expected to be completed on Saturday. Deputy returning officers will then conduct a distribution to first preferences for any counts selected for data entry, which has been previously communicated to the relevant candidates. Remaining counts will then be completed, with larger councils returning from 9:00 am on Sunday 13 November to continue.
Provisional declarations will be made at the conclusion of the count for each election and results will be available on our website throughout the day.
Today is your last day to vote in the 2022 Council Elections
You have until 5:00 pm today to complete your ballot papers and return them in time to be included in the count.
For your convenience, ballot boxes are available at your local council office where you can drop off your declaration envelope. Councils will coordinate the return of your ballot to the Electoral Commission of SA.
Contact your local council office to arrange the return of your ballot papers.