2026 Election Timetable and Results
Nominations opened: Monday, 7 September
Enrolment closed: Thursday, 10 September
Nominations closed: Monday, 21 September
Ballot packs issued: from Monday, 5 October
Voting closed: 2:00 pm Tuesday, 27 October
Counting commences: 9:00 am Wednesday, 28 October
Progressive results: available through the Tasmanian Electoral Commission as counting progresses
The Tasmanian Electoral Commission advises that results updates are anticipated from mid-morning Wednesday.
Election Signage Reminder
Candidates are reminded that election signage must be removed within seven days after the close of the election, in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Dorset Planning Scheme.
Who is eligible to vote, including the General Manager's Roll?
Everyone on the State roll is automatically enrolled and required to vote in local government elections.
Moved recently? Update your details with the Australian Electoral Commission.
General Manager's Roll Eligibility
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.
live in Dorset but aren't enrolled on the State electoral roll, including non-Australian citizens
To enrol under these special provisions you need to complete the appropriate enrolment form (see downloads below) and return it to Dorset Council:
Local Government enrolment form for owner/occupiers, or
Local Government enrolment form for corporate bodies
All forms are available from the Council Offices or by visiting the Electoral Office of Tasmania Website.
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