2023 Launceston City Council mayoral
by-election



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With the resignation of Launceston City Council Mayor Danny Gibson on 15 May 2023, a by-election is required to fill the vacant position of mayor.

The term of office of the elected mayor will be until the completion of the next ordinary election (due to be held September/October 2026).

Voting in local government by-elections is now compulsory

Every Launceston City Council elector will be sent a personally addressed postal ballot pack at their postal address. They will then have almost 4 weeks to complete and return their vote. The polling period for the Launceston City Council by-election is from Wednesday 14 June to 2pm Tuesday 11 July 2023.

2023
Launceston City
Council
By-election




Election calendar

9am 
Monday 29 May

Nominations open

6pm 
Thursday 1 June

Enrolment closes

12 noon 
Tuesday 6 June

Nominations close

12 noon 
Wednesday 7 June

Nominations announced  

From 
Wednesday 14 June

Ballot packs delivered by post

2pm 
Tuesday 11 July

Close of the poll

From 9am 
Wednesday 12 July

Counting of ballot papers and progressive results


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Council location

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Derwent Valley Council
Location:  Circle Street, New Norfolk
Office hours: 9:00am-4:00pm weekdays
Phone:  (03) 6261 8500


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