Elections
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2023 supplementary elections timetable (PDF, 91KB)
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Latest date for public notice advising polling day and the date of voters roll closure |
15 December 2022 |
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Roll close |
s 6(7)(a), s 15(9)(b) |
5:00 pm, Tuesday 20 December 2022 |
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Latest date for public notice calling for nominations and advising briefing session for intending candidates |
s 18 |
Thursday 12 January 2023 |
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Opening of nominations |
s 19(4) |
Friday 13 January 2023 |
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Date, time and address of briefing session for intending candidates |
TBC |
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Close of nominations |
s 23(b) |
12 noon, Friday 27 January 2023 |
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Ballot paper draw |
s 29(3)(b) |
as soon as practicable after 12 noon, Friday 27 January 2023 |
| First campaign donation return due | s 80(3)(a)(ii) | Friday 3 February to Friday 10 February 2023 |
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Latest date for public notice advising of nomination results, use of postal voting and count information |
s 30(2), s 34(2) |
Thursday 9 February 2023 |
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Dispatch of ballot material to electors |
s 29(3)(b) |
Wednesday 15 February 2023 |
| Telephone-assisted voting begins | s 9A(2) LG Electoral Regulations 2010 | 10:00 am, Monday 27 February |
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Last day and time for issue of ballot material for persons claiming omission from the voters roll |
s 39(4) |
5:00 pm, Tuesday 7 March 2023 |
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Last day and time for re-issue of ballot material |
s 43(4) |
5:00 pm, Tuesday 7 March 2023 |
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Close of voting (polling day) |
s 6(6), s 6(7)(b) s 9A(2) LG Electoral Regulations 2010 |
12 noon, Tuesday 14 March 2023 |
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Scrutiny and count |
TBC |
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| Second campaign donation return due | s 80(3)(b) | within 30 days of the 'conclusion of the election' s 4(2)(c) Local Government Act 1999 |
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Latest date for the completion of the election returns |
s 51(1) |
Thursday 6 April 2023 |
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Latest date for public notice advising election results |
s 50(3)(b) |
Thursday 6 April 2023 |
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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.
Comparison to 2018 Council Elections
| 2022 | 2018 | |
| Total electors | 1,243,661 | 1,208,858 |
| Total returns | 429,617 (34.54%) | 398,215 (32.94%) |
The following documents show the total returns for each council; including, accepted, rejected and returned unclaimed.
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Pukatja, Yunyarinyi, Anilalya and Turkey Bore electorate
| Executive board member | 1 female vacancy |
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At the close of nominations, one nomination was received for the vacancy. Sharon Ah Chee was elected unopposed. |
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The Electoral Commission of South Australia conducted a plebiscite in the District Council of Grant and the City of Mount Gambier that asked voters whether they agree, or not, that an amalgamation of their councils should be examined.
A separate ballot paper was included in the 2022 Council Elections ballot pack that voters received.
The purpose of the non-binding plebiscite is to obtain voters' views on the proposition. The Government is not compelled to take action following the outcome of the plebiscite.
Results
District Council of Grant
| Ward | Yes | No | Informal | Total |
| Central | 219 | 2,254 | 7 | 2,480 |
| Tarpeena | 42 | 297 | 2 | 341 |
| Port MacDonnell | 17 | 362 | 1 | 380 |
| Total | 278 | 2,913 | 10 | 3,201 |
City of Mount Gambier
| Council | Yes | No | Informal | Total |
| Mount Gambier | 2,663 | 4,041 | 40 | 6,744 |
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Download a copy of the table of donation and expenditure returns for the 2022 Council Elections.
- Table of disclosure returns - City of Adelaide (PDF, 389KB)
- Table of disclosure returns - All councils (other than City of Adelaide) (PDF, 293KB)
City of Adelaide |
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Type of return
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Type of candidate
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Disclosure period (i.e. reporting period covered by the return) |
Lodgement period – when the return must be lodged
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Campaign donation return No.1 This return will disclose a gift (or gifts from the same donor) totalling $500 or more. If no disclosable gifts are received, a NIL return must be lodged. |
New candidate[i] |
Tuesday 9 November 2021 i.e. 12 months before polling day for the election |
Thursday 1 December 2022 (21 days after polling day) |
The period between Tuesday 27 September 2022 and Tuesday 4 October 2022 |
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New candidate and when they became a candidate in the election was a member of the City of Adelaide Council appointed under the Local Government Act 1999 |
The day on which the person was appointed as a member of the council |
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Not new candidate (Returning candidate) |
Saturday 1 December 2018 i.e. at the end of 21 days after polling day for the last preceding election in which the person was a candidate. |
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Campaign donation return No.2 |
New candidate |
Tuesday 9 November 2021 i.e. 12 months before polling day for the election |
Thursday 1 December 2022 (21 days after polling day) |
Within 30 days after the conclusion of the election. For an election where the candidates do not exceed the number of persons required to be elected – the period between Friday 2 December 2022 and Monday 12 December 2022. |
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For any other election where the number of candidates exceed the number of persons required to be elected – the period between Friday 2 December 2022 and Monday 19 December 2022. |
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New candidate and when they became a candidate in the election was a member of the City of Adelaide Council appointed under the Local Government Act 1999 |
The day on which the person was appointed as a member of the council |
Thursday 1 December 2022 (21 days after polling day) |
For an election where the candidates do not exceed the number of persons required to be elected – the period between Friday 2 December 2022 and Monday 12 December 2022. |
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For any other election where the number of candidates exceed the number of persons required to be elected – the period between Friday 2 December 2022 and Monday 19 December 2022. |
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Returning candidate |
Saturday 1 December 2018 i.e. at the end of 21 days after polling day for the last preceding election in which the person was a candidate |
Thursday 1 December 2022 (21 days after polling day) |
For an election where the candidates do not exceed the number of persons required to be elected – the period between Friday 2 December 2022 and Monday 12 December 2022. |
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For any other election where the number of candidates exceed the number of persons required to be elected – the period between Friday 2 December 2022 and Monday 19 December 2022. |
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Large gift return This return is only required if a candidate receives a gift (or gifts from the same donor) in excess of $2,500. If no such gifts are received, a return is NOT required. |
New candidate |
Wednesday 10 November 2021 i.e. the date the Act was amended. |
Thursday 1 December 2022 (21 days after polling day). |
Within 5 days after receipt |
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New candidate and when they became a candidate in the election was a member of the council appointed under the Local Government Act 1999 |
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Returning candidate |
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Campaign expenditure return This return must disclose all campaign expenditure received. If no campaign expenditure over $500 is received, a NIL return must be lodged. |
All City of Adelaide candidates |
Disclosure period is not defined – it covers all campaign expenditure incurred in relation to the election |
Within 30 days after the conclusion of the election. For an election where the candidates do not exceed the number of persons required to be elected – the period between Saturday 12 November 2022 and Monday 12 December 2022. |
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For any other election where the number of candidates exceed the number of persons required to be elected – the period between Saturday 19 November 2022 and Monday 19 December 2022. |
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Other councils (except City of Adelaide) |
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Type of return
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Type of candidate
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Disclosure period (i.e. reporting period covered by the return) |
Lodgement period – when the return must be lodged
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Campaign donations return No.1 This return will disclose a gift (or gifts from the same donor) totalling $500 or more. If no disclosable gifts are received, a NIL return must be lodged. |
New candidate[i] |
The date that they announced their candidacy or nominated as a candidate (whichever was earlier) |
Thursday 1 December 2022 (21 days after polling day) |
The period between Tuesday 27 September 2022 and Tuesday 4 October 2022 |
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New candidate and when they became a candidate in the election was a member of the council appointed under Chapter 3 of the Local Government Act 1999 |
The day on which the person was appointed as a member of the council |
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Not new candidate (Returning candidate) |
Saturday 1 December 2018 i.e. at the end of 21 days after polling day for the last preceding election in which the person was a candidate. |
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Campaign donations return No.2 |
New candidate |
The date that they announced their candidacy or nominated as a candidate (whichever was earlier) |
Thursday 1 December 2022 (21 days after polling day) |
Within 30 days after the conclusion of the election. For an election where the candidates do not exceed the number of persons required to be elected – the period between Friday 2 December 2022 and Monday 12 December 2022. |
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For any other election where the number of candidates exceed the number of persons required to be elected – the period between Friday 2 December 2022 and Monday 19 December 2022. |
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New candidate and when they became a candidate in the election was a member of the council appointed under Chapter 3 of the Local Government Act 1999 |
The day on which the person was so appointed as a member of the council |
Thursday 1 December 2022 (21 days after polling day) |
For an election where the candidates do not exceed the number of persons required to be elected – the period between Friday 2 December 2022 and Monday 12 December 2022. |
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For any other election where the number of candidates exceed the number of persons required to be elected – the period between Friday 2 December 2022 and Monday 19 December 2022. |
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Returning candidate |
Saturday 1 December 2018 i.e. at the end of 21 days after polling day for the last preceding election in which the person was a candidate. |
Thursday 1 December 2022 (21 days after polling day) |
For an election where the candidates do not exceed the number of persons required to be elected – the period between Friday 2 December 2022 and Monday 12 December 2022. |
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For any other election where the number of candidates exceed the number of persons required to be elected – the period between Friday 2 December 2022 and Monday 19 December 2022. |
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Large gift return This return is only required if a candidate receives a gift (or gifts from the same donor) in excess of $2,500. If no such gifts are received, a return is NOT required. |
New candidate |
The date that they announced their candidacy or nominated as a candidate (whichever was earlier) |
Thursday 1 December 2022 (21 days after polling day). |
Within 5 days after receipt |
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New candidate and when they became a candidate in the election was a member of the council appointed under Chapter 3 of the Local Government Act 1999 |
The day on which the person was so appointed as a member of the council |
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Returning candidate |
Wednesday 10 November 2021 |
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Information current as at 25 August 2022
Disclaimer: The information contained in this table is general in nature. Users should refer to the specific wording of the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999 and City of Adelaide Act 1998 and Regulations and seek independent legal or other advice on any issues of interpretation that may exist. Dates may be subject to change.
[i] A candidate is a new candidate if they have not been a candidate in the last general election of a council (a ‘general election’ means a general election of members whether held under section 5 of the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999 or pursuant to a proclamation of notice under the Local Government Act 1999) and have not been a candidate at a supplementary election held after the last general election of a council.