Glenorchy City
By-elections were completed on 22 June 2024 to fill vacancies for mayor and one councillor, following the election of Bec Thomas (former Glenorchy City Mayor) to Parliament on Thursday 9 May.
Justin Stringer has been elected as councillor and Sue Hickey as mayor to serve until the 2026 ordinary election.
King Island
A by-election was completed on 4 October 2024 to fill the vacancy of councillor on the King Island Council, following the resignation of Councillor Duncan McFie on 20 August 2024. As Councillor McFie was one of 8 candidates elected unopposed in October 2022, a recount of ballot papers to fill this vacancy was not possible.
Rowan Cooke has been elected to serve as councillor until the next ordinary election in 2026.
A by-election was completed on 24 January 2024 to fill the vacancy of councillor on the King Island Council. This vacancy was triggered under schedule 5 of the Local Government Act 1993 by Councillor Sarina Laidler's absence from 3 consecutive council meetings. As Councillor Laidler was one of 8 candidates elected unopposed in October 2022, a recount of ballot papers to fill this vacancy was not possible.
Sarina Laidler has been elected unopposed to serve as councillor until the next ordinary election in 2026.
Launceston City
A by-election was completed on 12 July 2023 to fill the vacancy of mayor on the Launceston City Council, following the resignation of Mayor Danny Gibson on 15 May 2023.
Matthew Garwood has been elected as mayor to serve until the 2026 ordinary election.
Sorell
By-elections were completed on 21 June 2024 to fill vacancies for mayor and one councillor, following the election of Kerry Vincent (former Sorell Mayor) to Parliament on Thursday 9 May.
Michael Larkins has been elected as councillor and Janet Gatehouse as mayor to serve until the 2026 ordinary election.
Burnie City
A recount was conducted on Monday 7 October 2024, to fill a vacancy on the Burnie City Council, created by the resignation of Councillor Steven Kons on 25 September 2024.
Alvwyn Boyd has been elected as councillor to serve until the 2026 ordinary elections.
Central Highlands
A recount was conducted to fill a vacancy for councillor on the Central Highlands Council following the passing of Councillor Scott Bowden on Tuesday 12 September 2023.
As Anthony Archer was the only candidate who consented to contest the recount, he has been elected unopposed and will serve until the 2026 ordinary elections.
Derwent Valley
A recount was conducted on 6 February 2024, to fill a vacancy on the Derwent Valley Council created by the resignation of Councillor Peter Binny on Saturday 20 January 2024.
Wayne Shoobridge has been elected as councillor to serve until the 2026 ordinary election.
Glamorgan-Spring Bay
A recount was conducted on 6 February 2024, to fill a vacancy on the Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council created by the resignation of Councillor Richard Parker on Tuesday 23 January 2024.
Kenneth Gregson has been elected as councillor to serve until the 2026 ordinary election.
A recount was conducted on 25 September 2023, to fill a vacancy for councillor on the Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council, following the resignation of Councillor Greg Luck on 11 September 2023.
Richard Parker has been elected as councillor to serve until the 2026 ordinary election.
Glenorchy City
A recount was conducted on 2 December 2024, to fill a vacancy on the Glenorchy City Council created by the passing of Councillor Jan Dunsby.
Tim Marks has been elected as councillor to serve until the 2026 ordinary election.
A recount was conducted on 4 November 2024, to fill a vacancy on the Glenorchy City Council created by the passing of Councillor Harry Quick.
Peter Ridler has been elected as councillor to serve until the 2026 ordinary election.
A recount was conducted on 10 July 2023, to fill a vacancy for councillor on the Glenorchy Council, triggered under Schedule 5 of the Local Government Act 1993 by Councillor Kelly Sims' absence from 3 consecutive council meetings, on Monday 26 June 2023.
Shane Alderton has been elected as councillor to serve until the 2026 ordinary election.
Hobart City
A recount was conducted on 22 April 2024, to fill a vacancy for councillor on the Hobart City Council, following the election to the House of Assembly and resignation of Deputy Lord Mayor Helen Burnet on Tuesday 9 April 2024.
Gemma Kitsos has been elected as councillor to serve until the 2026 ordinary election.
A recount was conducted on 13 November 2023, to fill a vacancy for councillor on the Hobart City Council, created by the election of Councillor Simon Behrakis to the House of Assembly on Tuesday 24 October 2023.
Will Coats has been elected as councillor to serve until the 2026 ordinary election.
Huon Valley
A recount was conducted on 19 August 2024, to fill a vacancy for councillor on the Huon Valley Council, created by the resignation of Councillor Jenny Cambers-Smith on Thursday 1 August 2024.
Lukas Mrosek has been elected as councillor to serve until the 2026 ordinary elections.
A recount was conducted on 6 February 2024, to fill a vacancy for councillor on the Huon Valley Council created by the resignation of Councillor Cathy Temby on Thursday 25 January 2024.
Amy Robertson has been elected as councillor to serve until the 2026 ordinary election.
A recount was conducted on 14 November 2022, to fill a vacancy for councillor on the Huon Valley Council, following the resignation of Councillor Mike Wilson on 1 November 2022.
Andrew Burgess has been elected as councillor to serve until the 2026 ordinary election.
Meander Valley
A recount was conducted on 23 September 2024, to fill a vacancy for councillor on the Meander Valley Council, following the resignation of Councillor Michael Kelly on Tuesday 10 September 2024.
Deborah White has been elected as councillor to serve until the 2026 ordinary election.
A recount was conducted on 13 February 2024, to fill a vacancy for councillor on the Meander Valley Council, following the resignation of Councillor Lochie Dornauf on Wednesday 31 January 2024.
Daniel Smedley has been elected as councillor to serve until the 2026 ordinary election.
A recount was conducted on 14 February 2023, to fill a vacancy for councillor on the Meander Valley Council, following the resignation of Councillor Barry Lee on 31 January 2023.
Rodney Synfield has been elected as councillor to serve until the 2026 ordinary election.
Sorell
A recount was conducted on 4 December 2023, to fill a councillor vacancy on the Sorell Council following the resignation of Councillor Meg Brown on Friday 17 November 2023.
Beth Nichols has been elected as councillor to serve until the 2026 ordinary election.
Southern Midlands
A recount was conducted to fill a councillor vacancy on the Southern Midlands Council following the resignation of Councillor Rowena McDougall on 31 October 2023.
Because the only eligible candidate, Bob Campbell, consented early in the period, he was deemed to have been elected unopposed on Monday 6 November 2023 and will serve as councillor until the 2026 ordinary election.
Tasman
A recount was conducted to fill a vacancy for councillor on the Tasman Council, following the resignation of Councillor Daniel Kelleher on Monday 28 October 2024.
Because the only eligible candidate, Alan John Hull, consented early in the period, he was deemed to have been elected unopposed on Monday 4 November 2024 and will serve as councillor until the 2026 ordinary election.
A recount was conducted on 23 October 2023, to fill a vacancy for councillor on the Tasman Council, following the resignation of Councillor David Beard on 5 October 2023.
Jim Sharman has been elected as councillor to serve until the 2026 ordinary election.
A councillor casual vacancy is usually filled by conducting a recount.
This involves re-examining the ballot papers that elected that councillor, looking for the electors’ next preference.
If the vacancy is for deputy mayor a 2-step process is undertaken:
If the vacancy is for mayor who has also resigned as councillor, it is filled by conducting a by-election with 2 ballots - one for councillor and one for mayor.
If the vacancy is for mayor but that person has remained a councillor, it is filled by conducting a by-election with 1 ballot for mayor.
How does the counting process for dual by-elections work? [Download PDF, 936KB, printable]
Further information is available in the "Filling a casual vacancy" [PDF 5.1MB, opens in new tab] section of the candidate information booklet.