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In some 2022 elections, the principal member will be chosen by the council from among the elected councillors. From 2026, all principal members (mayors) must be elected directly by the people of the community. If a council has wards it may choose to have both area councillors and ward councillors.

In some 2022 elections, the principal member will be chosen by the council from among the elected councillors. From 2026, all principal members (mayors) must be elected directly by the people of the community. If a council has wards it may choose to have both area councillors and ward councillors.

To be a candidate for a local council election, you must: be an Australian citizen. be aged 18 years of age. be enrolled on the voters' roll for the council in which you wish to stand. have completed the mandatory Local Government Candidate Training. not be disqualified from being a councillor.

To be a candidate for a local council election, you must: be an Australian citizen. be aged 18 years of age. be enrolled on the voters' roll for the council in which you wish to stand. have completed the mandatory Local Government Candidate Training. not be disqualified from being a councillor.

Anyone can inspect the full register. Information must not be used for direct marketing purposes, unless it has been published in the open register.

Anyone can inspect the full register. Information must not be used for direct marketing purposes, unless it has been published in the open register.

Local councillors are elected for 4-year terms by the local community to represent its views. You can contact your local councillor online or by going to an advice surgery.

Local councillors are elected for 4-year terms by the local community to represent its views. You can contact your local councillor online or by going to an advice surgery.

Voters in a ward elect the councillors for that ward. Voters in an undivided council elect the councillors for the whole council area. Councillors are elected for a four-year term. The election of a mayor by voters and the election of councillors are conducted at the same time but are separate elections.

Voters in a ward elect the councillors for that ward. Voters in an undivided council elect the councillors for the whole council area. Councillors are elected for a four-year term. The election of a mayor by voters and the election of councillors are conducted at the same time but are separate elections.

current state members of parliament (if elected, they may only hold office as a councillor if they resign from the Parliament before the first council meeting)

current state members of parliament (if elected, they may only hold office as a councillor if they resign from the Parliament before the first council meeting)

​The Legislative Council has 42 members who are elected ing to a system of proportional representation, with the entire State acting as a single electoral district.

​The Legislative Council has 42 members who are elected ing to a system of proportional representation, with the entire State acting as a single electoral district.

If you would like to request your enrolment history please contact us by calling 13 23 26. Alternatively, you can enter your residential postcode here to find your local AEC divisional office contact details.

If you would like to request your enrolment history please contact us by calling 13 23 26. Alternatively, you can enter your residential postcode here to find your local AEC divisional office contact details.

To inspect the electoral roll, you must complete an application form and provide photographic identification. Application forms to inspect the electoral roll: Application to inspect the electoral roll for state districts (PDF 0.1MB)

To inspect the electoral roll, you must complete an application form and provide photographic identification. Application forms to inspect the electoral roll: Application to inspect the electoral roll for state districts (PDF 0.1MB)

Viewing the electoral roll An electronic copy of the current national roll is available for public inspection at any AEC state office. Public access terminals at AEC divisional offices provide access to the electoral rolls of the division/s represented by that office.

Viewing the electoral roll An electronic copy of the current national roll is available for public inspection at any AEC state office. Public access terminals at AEC divisional offices provide access to the electoral rolls of the division/s represented by that office.

If you live in England, Scotland or Wales opting in or out of the 'open register' - the version of the electoral register that's available to anyone who wants to buy a copy.

If you live in England, Scotland or Wales opting in or out of the 'open register' - the version of the electoral register that's available to anyone who wants to buy a copy.

Local government elections A preferential voting system is used to elect councillors. As a general rule the councillors elect one of their number to be the Mayor. However, in some councils it has been decided by referendum that the voters will elect the Mayor.

Local government elections A preferential voting system is used to elect councillors. As a general rule the councillors elect one of their number to be the Mayor. However, in some councils it has been decided by referendum that the voters will elect the Mayor.