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2025 Legislative Council elections

Periodic elections will be conducted for the Upper House divisions of Montgomery, Nelson and Pembroke.

Polling day is expected to be on Saturday 3 May 2025.

Remember, voting in the Legislative Council elections is compulsory.

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Dorset Council by-elections

Compulsory by-elections by postal ballot are currently underway to fill vacancies of mayor and one councillor on Dorset Council, following the resignation of Mayor Greg Howard. Important dates for these by-elections are as follows:

  • Nominations open: 9 am Monday 24 February
  • Enrolment closes: 6 pm Thursday 27 February
  • Nominations close: 12 noon Tuesday 4 March
  • Nominations announced: 12 noon Wednesday 5 March
  • Ballot material delivered by post: from Tuesday 11 March
  • Close of poll: 2 pm Monday 31 March

Two candidates for councillor and three for mayor have been nominated. Ballot packs are scheduled to be delivered to electors by Australia Post between Tuesday 11 and Friday 14 March.







House of Assembly recount - Division of Lyons

A recount was conducted to fill a vacancy in the House of Assembly, following the resignation of Rebecca White MP.








Careers at the TEC

To ensure the ongoing provision of high-quality electoral services for the Tasmanian community, the Tasmanian Electoral Commission is recruiting across key areas of the organisation.


Non-voters

If you have received a notice of failure to vote from the TEC, or an infringement notice from MPES, the information on this page will help you understand what you need to do.











2025 Port Macquarie State by-election

The TEC office in Moonah is an interstate voting location for the 2025 Port Macquarie State by-election.

Voting is available 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, from Tuesday 11 to Friday 14 March 2025 at the TasWater Building, Level 3, 169 Main Road, Moonah.

If you require further details, you can call the TEC on 1800 801 701.

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