Tasmanian Electoral Commission – Councillor Vacancy – Nominations close Monday 28 September 2026
Tasmanian Electoral Commission
In accordance with section 274(3) of the Local Government Act 1993, nominations are called for two unfilled vacancies on King Island Council.
These vacancies have arisen because five nominations were received for seven councillor positions by the close of nominations for the 2026 local government elections.
The returning officer Jenny Hart, 12 Goodman Court, Invermay (PO Box 690, Launceston 7250). Phone 6208 5515, Fax 6208 8791.
Nominations
Nominations are invited and must be delivered, posted or faced to the returning officer so as to be received by 12 noon on Monday 28 September 2026.
Nominations may also be received by Leah Martin, Jessie Boyes and Annette Brooks, King Island Council, 10 George Street, Currie.
Nomination forms together with ‘Information for candidates’ handbooks are available from the council office or the Tasmanian Electoral Commission, at Nominations – 2026 Local government elections Tasmania
Candidates may also provide an option statement of up to 600 characters and a photograph for inclusion in the postal ballot pack sent to electors. These must be submitted via the online form at Candidate statements and photographs – 2026 Local government elections Tasmania by the close of nominations.
Timetable
| Nominations Close | 12 noon Monday 28 September 2026 |
| Ballot material delivered to electors by post (if required) | the week of 5 October 2026 |
| Close of poll | 2pm Tuesday 27 October 2026 |
Andrew Hawkey – Electoral Commissioner
23 September 2026