Local government
by-elections 2024
Unlike attendance voting on polling day for Parliamentary elections, local government elections in Tasmania are conducted by postal ballot. Voting is compulsory.
Polling closed at 2 pm Thursday 20 June 2024.
Ballot packs are scheduled to be delivered to electors by Australia Post between Monday 3 and Friday 7 June.
If you haven't received your ballot pack, follow this procedure
If you will be away from home and unable to receive your ballot pack during the polling period, you can request a supplementary ballot pack be sent to an alternative address in Tasmania, interstate or overseas.
Applications for a supplementary pack to be sent by post closed 3 pm Friday 14 June. You can still visit your council or TEC office to collect a new pack before the close of poll, 2 pm Thursday 20 June.
If this option doesn't suit your situation, learn what happens next
Under the Local Government Act 1993, there is no provision that allows us to provide alternate methods to postal voting.
If you haven't received your ballot pack by mail delivery on Friday 7 June or require a replacement ballot pack, the following options are currently available:
If you are unable:
please don't contact the TEC now. You will be sent a letter after the election, you can advise of us your valid excuse then.
With the support of the Glenorchy City and Sorell councils, the TEC will be providing an impartial assisted voting service for those with vision impairment or low vision.
How ballot envelopes work to keep your vote private and secure.
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Glenorchy City Council
Location: 374 Main Rd, Glenorchy
Office hours: 8:30 am to 5 pm weekdays
Phone: (03) 6216 6800
Tasmanian Electoral Commission (TEC) office
Location: 169 Main Rd, Moonah
Office hours: 9 am to 5 pm weekdays
Phone: 1800 801 701
Sorell Council
Location: 47 Cole St, Sorell
Office hours: 8 am to 4:30 pm weekdays
Phone: (03) 6269 0000
Tasmanian Electoral Commission (TEC) office
Location: 169 Main Rd, Moonah
Office hours: 9 am to 5 pm weekdays
Phone: 1800 801 701
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