Elections

Dorset By-Elections

Compulsory by-elections will be conducted by postal ballot to fill the vacancies of mayor and one councillor on the Dorset Council, following the resignation of Mayor Greg Howard on 23 January 2025.

The terms of office for the elected mayor and councillor will be until the completion of the next ordinary election, which is due to be held in September / October 2026.

For further information, including key dates, visit the Tasmanian Electoral Commission website below:

2026 Local Government Elections

The next Local Government Council election will be held in October 2026. Amendments to the Local Government Act 1993 mean that voting in local government elections is compulsory for all electors on the State roll.

General Manager's Roll Eligibility

What if I have a shack or a shop or if I'm not an Australian citizen?

You are also eligible to be on the local government roll if:

• you own or occupy land in a municipal area different from where you are enrolled on the state electoral roll, or
• you are the nominated representative of a corporate body which owns or occupies land in the municipal area.

To enrol under these special provisions you need to complete the appropriate enrolment form and return it to the General Manager of the relevant council:

• Local Government enrolment form for owner/occupiers, or
• Local Government enrolment form for corporate bodies

For further information or to ensure your details are correct, please contact the Council Offices on 03 6352 6500 or email dorset@dorset.tas.gov.au