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South Australian Council Elections Deferred to April 2027

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026LG News RoundupLeave a Comment

Date: 16 June 2026 Elections deferred by 5 months; Electoral Commissioner to resign The South Australian Government has announced it will introduce urgent legislation this week to defer the 2026 periodic local government elections by five months, following formal concerns raised by the Acting Electoral Commissioner about the Electoral Commission of South Australia’s (ECSA) capacity […]

SA council elections could be delayed

June 9, 2026June 10, 2026LG News RoundupLeave a Comment

South Australia’s local government elections, due to be held in November 2026, may be delayed by up to six months following a formal request from the Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) to the state government. Acting Election Commissioner Leah McLay announced today that she has written to Special Minister of State Kyam Maher seeking […]

Marsh Wins Nepean, Triggering Council By-Election

May 3, 2026May 3, 2026LG News Roundup

Anthony Marsh, the Mayor of Mornington Peninsula Shire, has claimed victory in the Nepean state by-election, comfortably retaining the seat for the Liberal Party. According to the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC), Marsh secured a commanding lead with approximately 63.5% of the two-candidate preferred vote against independent candidate Tracee Hutchison. Despite a strong showing from Pauline […]

Brisbane councillor resigns

January 2, 2023January 3, 2023LG News Roundup

The only female Labor councillor on Brisbane City Council is stepping down in March after five years, and with a year to go before the next elections. Kara Cook announced her decision online and has not said yet what her next career move will be. Details on the process to fill the vacancy on the […]