Elections

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.

As the closest level of government to the community, councils make decisions every day that impact the lives of all people. Becoming a councillor allows you to influence local directions and make a long-term, positive difference in your community. Strong and effective councils reflect the diverse communities they serve and include people from various backgrounds, abilities, genders and ages.

The Local Government Association of Tasmania have prepared a handbook to help you understand the roles and responsibilities of a councillor. The handbook will help you to decide whether to nominate and run for council. Please click on the link below to download an electronic version of the guide.

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

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