Norwood Payneham & St Peters supplementary election - Councillor for St Peters Ward

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:

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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.

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* More information for Candidates

CANDIDATE PORTAL ACCESS (link to external website)
Due to the high volume of supplementary election events scheduled for September, our candidate portal is currently unable to accommodate individual Council names. As a result, we have opted to use the generic label "September 2025 Supplementary Elections" on the portal’s landing page. Candidates wishing to nominate will select this option, after which they can proceed to nominate within their respective election.

In accordance with the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999, the draw to determine the order of candidate names to appear on the ballot paper was held on Thursday 7 August 2025. The result of the draw are detailed below.

RAKSHIT, Rima

I am resident of Norwood , I am a mental health practitioner and social worker . I have experience working with diverse population and is involved in the community services .I want to be part of council to make changes . I am also part of the eastern advisory panel.

I do not live in St Peters Ward

Contact Details: reema431 @gmail.com

I am not a member of a Political Party

Campaign Donation Return

CAVENEY, Ben

Hi, I’m Ben Caveney. Running for city council with these goals: Keep Our Community Safe: Prioritize security and well-being. Reduce Loneliness: Strengthen community bonds and support programs. Maintain Council Surplus: Ensure fiscal responsibility. Protect Green Spaces: Preserve our natural environments. I’m an accounting student committed to balancing social wellbeing with financial health. Vote for practical solutions that enhance safety, reduce loneliness, maintain financial stability, and protect green areas. For further information go to my website https://bencaveney.my.canva.site/

I do not live in St Peters Ward

Contact Details: BenjaminCaveney @outlook.com

I am not a member of a Political Party

Campaign Donation Return

YOUNG, Zane

You don’t live in Norwood, and you don’t live in Payneham. St Peters deserves a bold, passionate, experienced voice. Who can genuinely stand up for this community and who is not beholden to any voting group. My priorities are: safer streets through modern streetscape design, preserving and growing our tree canopy, heritage protection with a balanced development plan, responsible financial decisions to keep rates under control, and our libraries and community facilities. You don’t have to take my word for it. As an elected member at Mitcham 2006-2010, I worked closely with other members Liberal, Labor, and independent, and proudly achieved: preservation of mature street trees and local heritage, solar panels on Council buildings, transition to a hybrid vehicle fleet, workable cat registration, more sensitive tree-trimming under power lines, and safe cycling corridors There are 12 months until the next Council election. It’s a crucial time to modernise and refresh our Council.

I live in St Peters Ward

Contact Details: npsp @zaneyoung.com

I am a member of Australian Greens SA

Campaign Donation Return

EXCELL, Rita

As a long-term local resident of the St Peters Ward, I am passionate about service to our local community and ensuring that our voices are heard. I understand that challenges for local residents are as diverse as the finding solutions for our local streets, that are being used for all day parking and to avoid Payneham Road; through to the delivery of sustainable services for our community and protecting our local environment. As a practicing civil engineer with over 30 years’ experience in traffic, stormwater and sustainable planning, as well as being a volunteer at my local Catholic parish and Friends of the Billabong, I am asking for your support to be your voice in St Peters Ward. I have brought my family up in this area and care deeply about what you care about; smart spending, sustainability, safe streets, responsible development and thoughtful growth. Call 0404 049 760 or email rita.excell @icloud.com

I live in St Peters Ward

Contact Details: rita.excell @icloud.com

I am not a member of a Political Party

Campaign Donation Return

GOODE, Matthew

I have been a resident of St Peters since 1976, so I know the area very well indeed. I live at the river end of Winchester Street. My son went to Hackney Kindergarten and East Adelaide Primary. I am an Adjunct Associate Professor of Law at what is now Adelaide University. I work part time as a consultant at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. I worked for the the South Australian Attorney-General in a senior position for over 20 years. At that time I specialised in legislation to deal with terrorism and organised crime. I volunteer at a religious tolerance programme for schools. Between 1982 and 1997 I was an elected member of the then St Peters Council. I was Mayor between 1987 and 1991. I invented the Local Government Mutual Liability insurance scheme which saved local government millions in insurance premiums. I was a director of the local government Council Purchasing Authority Pty Ltd. I was heavily involved in planning issues. Contact at mrgoode @0ptusnet.com.au

I live in St Peters Ward

Contact Details: mrgoode @optusnet.com.au

I am a member of the Australian Labor Party (South Australian Branch)

Campaign Donation Return

CHENOWETH, Spencer

I’m standing for Council because, as a proud Joslin resident who has lived here most of my life, I care deeply about our future, and I want to preserve what makes our area so special. As a Law Student working in a Community Engagement role, I bring extensive professional experience in delivering positive outcomes for residents. If elected to represent the St Peters Ward, I’ll prioritise upgrading lighting and streetscapes to improve safety, accessibility, and the overall appeal of our neighbourhood. I’ll champion the protection and restoration of our local environment and heritage. I’ll push for fair, reasonable rates that deliver real value for money. I believe that Council should be open, transparent, and people-focused with better outreach to all, especially to elderly residents and community groups who are too often left unheard. Your voice matters, and I am committed to listening and making it heard in the Town Hall.

I live in St Peters Ward

Contact Details: spencerforstpeters @outlook.com

I am a member of the Liberal Party of Australia (SA Division)

Campaign Donation Return

GRAHAM, Patrick Litchfield

Patrick is a fresh face, unaffiliated with any party, committed to listening to residents and representing them with fresh energy. His priorities are fiscal responsibility, addressing rate rises by increasing council revenue through sourcing grants, collaborating with business, nearby councils, and other levels of government. A lifelong local, his family has lived in the area for 40 years. He was Deputy Head Boy at Pembroke while playing for Norwood and league for Sturt. His studies in Science, Law, and Arts, gave Patrick the ability to co-found Switch Productions, his work earning significant acclaim. Producing the only Australian film to win a Silver Bear at Berlinale that also qualified for the '24 Oscars. He teaches film and acting locally. Patrick brings a much-needed new perspective focused on people and delivering positive change. If elected, he’ll ensure ratepayers are heard, promote good governance, protect heritage, and maintain the vitality and beauty of the St Peters Ward.

I live in St Peters Ward

Contact Details: Patrick @switchproductions.com.au

I am not a member of a Political Party

Campaign Donation Return

KUSHNIR, Julienne

With a long and respected career in marketing and communications, I have always been passionate about initiatives that strengthen local economies and help them thrive. My motivation stems from a genuine commitment to supporting people and businesses in ways that create lasting, positive change. I have held senior roles in local and state government as well as the private sector. Stepping away from full-time work, I now have time and energy to focus on council responsibilities. I have been a resident of the council area for 30 years and value the heritage and character of our region, while recognising the importance of balancing this with the needs of a growing, progressive community. We are fortunate to have a vibrant business community that deserves strong support to stay relevant. Our parks reflect the lifestyle and environmental values we all share and must continue to protect. Facebook site: Julienne Kushnir for City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters or email JAKushnir @gmail.com

I do not live in St Peters Ward

Contact Details: JAKushnir @gmail.com

I am not a member of a Political Party

Campaign Donation Return