In September and October 2026, elections will be conducted in all 29 of Tasmania's local government areas. This includes the election of councillors, a mayor and a deputy mayor for each council.
Local government elections are conducted by postal ballot and voting is compulsory for all electors on the State roll.
Recent legislative amendments have introduced a change to the number of councillors to be elected in many local government areas. These amendments have also allowed for the offering of a Telephone Assisted Voting service for electors who are interstate or overseas, or have a print disability.
Nominations are now open. Information for candidates, including the candidate handbook and details about lodging nominations, is now available.
The Electoral Disclosure and Funding Act 2023 commenced on 1 July 2025. Electoral participants now have obligations to disclose political donations made or received, and electoral expenditure incurred.
The TEC Disclosures portal can now be used to meet registration and political donation disclosure obligations under the Act.
Following a review, the boundaries and names of federal Electoral Divisions in Tasmania have been announced.
This redistribution process is administered by the Australian Electoral Commission, to ensure each electorate has roughly the same number of voters.
Information about current recounts and by-elections, and vacancies filled since the 2022 ordinary elections.
If you’ve received a notice of failure to vote from the TEC or an infringement notice from MPES, this page provides guidance on what to do next.
Join our casual employment register to be considered for work during elections or find out about opportunities for permanent roles in our team.