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2022 Local Government Elections

King Island Council

Eight nominations have been received for 9 positions on King Island Council.  In accordance with section 274(3) of the Local Government Act 1993, the Electoral Commissioner will call for new nominations for 1 unfilled vacancy on King Island Council by notice in the Advocate newspaper on Wednesday 21 September.

Nominations will close on 12 noon on Monday 26 September 2022.

Tasmanian Electoral Commission Media Release here

The candidates

Councillor       8 candidates (9 to be elected) – Further nominations called for the unfilled vacancy

ALLAN, Ian
BLACKIE, Marcus
BOWDEN, David
COOKE, Ira
GREEN, Gina
LAIDLER, Sarina
McFIE, Duncan
PHILBEY, Vernon

Mayor 2 candidates

ALLAN, Ian
BLACKIE, Marcus

Deputy Mayor 3 candidates

LAIDLER, Sarina
McFIE, Duncan
PHILBEY, Vernon

Media Release – 2022 Local Government Elections