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2026 State Election Daily Tally
Issued and Returned Postal Votes NB: If a District is not displayed, the count has not commenced. Daily Tally | Early Voting Mark Off Numbers March 14 March 16 March 17 March 18 March 19 March 20 TOTAL DISTRICT Adelaide 1,584 1,003 1,146 1,208 1,633...
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Definition of a third party Under Part 13A, section 130A of the Electoral Act 1985 (the Act), a third party is any individual or organisation (other than those specifically excluded) that either: incurs, or intends to incur, more than $10,000 in...
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NOTICE | 2026 South Australian First Nations Voice to Parliament Election
First Nations Voice Act 2023 2026 South Australian First Nations Voice to Parliament Election Saturday, 21 March 2026 This election is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to elect their representatives to the six Local First Nations...
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NOTICE (PDF) His Excellency, the Honourable Dr Richard Harris SC OAM, the Governor’s Deputy of South Australia, issued the writs for the 2026 State Election, ending the fifty-fifth South Australian Parliament and formally triggering the election...
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Return to ECSA's Mis-Dis Information The Electoral Commission of South Australia is the official source of election information in South Australia. Our Mis-Dis Register monitors and addresses prominent pseudo-legal, false or misleading claims about...
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MEDIA ALERT | Early voting commences for the 2026 State Election
The early voting period for the 2026 South Australian State Election commenced today at 8am Saturday 14 March 2026. A total of 59 Early Voting Centres have been established across South Australia with at least one early voting centre in every one of the...
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Temporary election roles available at the 2026 elections
Return to the HR Hub Current vacancies If you have completed an ROI in the ECSA Employment Portal, you do not need to complete a second ROI to be considered for work at future state or local government elections or South Australia’s First Nations Voice...
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2026 STATE ELECTION ALERT | Declaration of Nominations and Ballot Draws
The Electoral Commission SA advises the details for the upcoming Declaration of Nominations and Ballot Draws for the 2026 State Election. All media wishing to attend the Declaration of the 2026 State Election Candidates, contact the ECSA Media Officer...
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2026 STATE ELECTION MEDIA | South Australians urged to check enrolment
You can enrol now or update your enrolment details for the 2026 South Australian State Election The Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) is urging all eligible South Australians to enrol, or update their enrolment details, ahead of the 2026...
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ALERT | Registration of Third Parties for the 2026 State Election | Deadline: Friday, 6 March 2026
Registration of Third Parties for the 2026 State Election | Deadline: Friday, 6 March 2026 Any individual or organisation planning to spend, or who has already spent, more than $10,000 on political expenditure during the designated period for the 2026...
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2026 STATE ELECTION MEDIA | Key Dates Announced for Candidate Nominations and Declaration
The Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) has announced important dates for candidate nominations and declaration for the upcoming State Election. Nominations Open Nominations for both party-endorsed and independent candidates will open on...
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Advance funding - House of Assembly
On this page Overview General elections Payment structure Lodging a certificate Early payment Deductions and repayments Compliance and auditing By-elections Overview Advance public funding is a new initiative introduced under the Electoral...
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Advance funding - Legislative Council
On this page Legislative Council elections Payment structure Lodging a certificate Early payment Deductions and repayments Compliance and auditing Overview Advance public funding is a new initiative introduced under the Electoral (Accountability and...
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Fuller Appointed to Lead 2026 State Election Advertising Campaign
Fuller, a respected South Australian brand and advertising agency, has been officially appointed to collaborate with the Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) on the advertising campaign for the 2026 State Election. An independent,...
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Inclusive Democracy: the DEA Committee Launches Its Work
The first meeting of the Disability Engagement Advisory (DEA) Committee marked a pivotal step in South Australia’s commitment to making electoral services more inclusive and accessible for people living with disability. With a full agenda and a shared...
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ECSA's Engagement team are visiting locations arcoss Region 1 during November and December 2025
ECSA's Engagement Officers are visiting Adelaide Central, Christies Beach, Elizabeth, Klemzig, and Port Adelaide during November and December 2025, to share information about the next SA First Nations Voice Election and State Election, which is to be...
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2026 Legislative Council Candidates and How-To-Vote Cards
Sample Ballot Paper (PDF) How-To-Vote Cards (PDF) Candidates Ballot Paper Column Ballot Paper Name Affiliation on Ballot Paper Position A PALLARAS, Stephen STEPHEN PALLARAS REAL CHANGE SA 1 A PALLARAS, Daniel STEPHEN PALLARAS REAL CHANGE SA 2 B...
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Hughes PR Appointed to Lead Public Relations for 2026 State Election
The Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) has appointed Hughes PR, a respected Adelaide-based communication management consultancy, to support public relations efforts for the 2026 State Election. With over three decades of experience in...
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MEDIA RELEASE | Telephone Assisted Voting to Debut in South Australia for 2026 Elections
For the first time in a South Australian State Election, Telephone Assisted Voting (TAV) will be offered to eligible electors for both the 2026 State Election and the SA First Nations Voice to Parliament election. ‘Telephone assisted voting provides a...
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On this page Overview HTVCs at polling places Lodgement rules for polling places Authorisation requirements for distributed HTVCs Lodgement rules for general distribution Mandatory content (Regulation 20) Font size requirements Appearance and...
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ECSA's SA Voice Engagement team are hosting an online information session on 11 November
ECSA's Engagement Officers will host an online session to answer questions and share information about the next SA First Nations Voice Election and State Election, which is to be held on Saturday, 21 March 2026. Engagement Event Online - RSVP essential...
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MEDIA RELEASE | A record number of candidates contesting the 2026 State Election
Today, the Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) declared the candidates who will be contesting the 2026 State Election. ECSA can confirm that a record number of 436 candidates will be contesting the 2026 State Election compared to 291...
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The Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) is an independent agency and aims to ensure that demands for electoral services and participation in the democratic processes have been met fairly, honestly and within the law. The minister responsible...
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Pursuant to Section 83 of the Electoral Act 1985, I, Mick Sherry, Electoral Commissioner, hereby pronounce the following as Declared Institutions: ACH Group—Perry Park Residential Facility, 26 River Road, Port Noarlunga 5167 ACH Group—ViTA Daw Park...
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South Australian First Nations Voice to Parliament
2026 SA First Nations Voice Election This page will be updated after the close of polling on March 21. Scrutiny and count will commence on Monday 30 March 2026, where all postal votes will be received. Provisional declaration will be made at the...
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Local Government Supplementary Election Notices - 16 October 2025
ELECTION GAZETTE NOTICES 16 OCTOBER 2025 LOCAL GOVERNMENT (ELECTIONS) ACT 1999 ===== Supplementary Elections — Nominations Received DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MOUNT REMARKABLE At the close of nominations at 12 noon on Thursday, 9 October 2025, no nominations...
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Parliamentary Elections 2026 State Election Counting votes Past results State and by-election reports 2026 State Election Election information Candidates Voting locations State Election News SA First Nations Voice to Parliament Go straight to the SA...
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Under section 130Z of the Electoral Act 1985 (the Act), political expenditure during elections is subject to strict caps. These limits are designed to promote fairness, prevent disproportionate influence, and ensure transparency in campaign financing....
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Policy development funding provides reimbursement to eligible registered political parties for approved policy development expenditure incurred during a calendar year. Full instructions and legislative references are available in the Policy Development...
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Temporary election workforce FAQ
Can’t find the answer below? Contact us at ecsa.employment@sa.gov.au How much will I get paid? The Determination of Employment Terms and Conditions for Temporary Staff appointed under the Electoral Act 1985 outlines the rate of pay for all causal...
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Pseudo-legal, misleading or dis-information
Return to Media Centre Check the source Wait a tick before you click; Mis-Dis Register The Electoral Commission of South Australia is the official source of election information in South Australia. Our Mis-Dis Register monitors and addresses prominent...
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ECSA's Engagement team are visiting more locations across Adelaide
ECSA's Engagement Officers are visiting Enfield, Salisbury, West Lakes, Parafield Gardens and Marion during February and March 2026, to share information about the next State Election, which is to be held on Saturday, 21 March 2026. Engagement Events:...
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State Election Candidate Briefing Session
You are invited to a briefing session at 2.45pm on Tuesday 27 January 2026. Participants: Independent Candidates Date and Time: 27 January 2026 between 2.45pm and 3.45pm. Venue: Online (Townhall session) and will be recorded. The briefing sessions will...
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Hammond electoral district candidates
District Position Candidate Affiliation Phone Email Website Hammond 1 MURPHY, James LEGALISE CANNABIS SOUTH AUSTRALIA PARTY campaign@lcsaparty.org.au lcsaparty.org.au/ 2 ROYLANCE, Robert PAULINE HANSON'S ONE NATION 3 ECKERMANN, Ruby ANIMAL JUSTICE...
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Administrative funding payments
On this page Administrative funding amounts Payments by period One-off payments Administrative funding amounts Administrative funding is paid twice a year to eligible registered political parties and independent members of parliament. The amount each...
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If you are having trouble finding the information you need, please phone our office for assistance: 1300 655 232 within South Australia Visit our contact us page for more contact details. Blind, sight impaired or low vision elector support If you are...
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Heysen electoral district candidates
District Position Candidate Affiliation Phone Email Website Heysen 1 GRANGER, Andrew INDEPENDENT 0431513418 agranger1@icloud.com 2 KOVAC, Tom PAULINE HANSON'S ONE NATION 3 SCOTT, Tonya Lee SARAH GAME FAIR GO FOR AUSTRALIANS 4 DAWSON-SCOTT, Genevieve...
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Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission Redistribution Report
MEDIA RELEASE | From the Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission The Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission (“the Commission”) has released its redistribution report, which contains plans of the electoral districts to be contested at the next...
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On this page Overview Purpose Eligibility Use of funds Funding amounts Administrative funding payments One-off payments Repayments Overview Administrative funding (formerly known as special assistance funding) is a form of public funding provided under...
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Council elections are your opportunity to represent your community. As a council member, you can help create a future that you and your community can be proud of and enjoy. If you are passionate about your local community, willing to work as part of a...
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On this page Compliance forms and guides Election forms and guides Information sheets Back to top Forms and Guides - Compliance Used for registration, funding, disclosure, and ongoing obligations under the Electoral Act 1985. Forms Associated Entity...
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List of candidates View the 2026 State Election candidates Candidates Forms, guides, info sheets Electoral roll data entitlement Funding and reporting How-to-vote card requirements Nominating for House of Assembly Nominating for Legislative Council...
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List of candidates View the 2026 State Election candidates House of Assembly Forms and guides Electoral roll data entitlement Funding and reporting How-to-vote card requirements Nominating for House of Assembly Returning officer contacts Legislative...
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MEDIA ALERT: Black by-election declaration of results invitation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 25/11/2024 Adelaide, South Australia Tuesday 26 November 2024, 12.30pm Declaration of Results Invitation The Black by-election will conclude with the formal declaration of results at the Cove Civic Centre at 12.30pm on Tuesday 26...
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Electoral Donations - Public Event
Leading the way with Electoral Reform. Join this virtual townhall for an overview and to gain an understanding of the restriction in donating to political entities in South Australia. Electoral Donations - Public Event Tuesday, 15 July from 5:00 pm...
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Funding and disclosure - all participants
On this page Overview Electoral reforms Public funding Appointing an agent Prescribed details State campaign accounts Expenditure caps Reporting and disclosure obligations Types of funding By-elections Overview The Electoral Commission of South...
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Overview The Electoral (Accountability and Integrity) Amendment Act 2024 introduced significant reforms to the Electoral Act 1985 (the Act). These reforms, effective from 1 July 2025, aim to enhance transparency, accountability, and fairness in South...
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Reporting and disclosure obligations - political parties
On this page Party returns Additional disclosure obligations Offences and penalties 👉Compliance Key Dates ALL - 2026 State Election (PDF, 160KB) 👉Disclosure Reporting Periods 2025-26 - Political Parties (PDF, 390KB) Under Part 13A Division 8 of the...
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Reporting and disclosure obligations - candidates and groups
On this page Donations Campaign donation returns Donor disclosure requirements Loan restrictions Additional disclosure obligations Offences and penalties Disclosure Timetable - 2026 State Election Under Part 13A of the Electoral Act 1985 (the Act),...
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Fake or misleading information Learn more "Check the source" Electoral advertising AI in advertising 2026 State Election Subscribe to updates and notices State Election Media Releases and Notices Subscribe via ECSA.media@sa.gov.au Daily tallys Contact:...
