2024 King Island Council
councillor by-election
Local government elections in Tasmania are conducted by postal ballot and voting is compulsory.
Ballot packs are scheduled to be delivered to electors by Australia Post between Monday 16 and Friday 20 September.
If you haven't received your ballot pack by now, 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 4 pm Friday 27 September. You can still visit your council to collect a new pack before the close of poll at 2 pm on Thursday 3 October.
If you haven't received your ballot pack by mail delivery on Friday 20 September, or if you require a replacement ballot pack, it's too late for us to post one. But there is still an option available:
If you require assistance, call the TEC on 1800 801 701.
If you are unable to:
please don't contact the TEC now. We will send you a letter after the election, you can advise of us your valid excuse then.
With the support of the King Island Council, the TEC will provide an impartial assisted voting service for any elector who needs assistence when completing their ballot papers.
How ballot envelopes work to keep your vote private and secure.
Address links below open the location in Google Maps in a new window.
King Island Council
Location: 10 Geoerge St, Currie
Office hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm weekdays
Phone: (03) 6462 9000
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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