Ways to vote

Local government elections in Tasmania are conducted by postal ballot and voting is compulsory.

Polling closed at 2 pm Monday 31 March 2025.

Where's my ballot pack?

Ballot packs were scheduled to be delivered to electors by Australia Post between Tuesday 11 and Friday 14 March.

If you haven't received your ballot pack, follow this procedure

Going interstate or overseas?

Applications for a supplementary pack to be sent by post closed 4 pm Wednesday 26 March. You can still visit your council to collect a new pack before the close of poll at 2 pm on Monday 31 March.

If this option doesn't suit your situation, learn what happens next

Replacement ballot packs

If you haven't received your ballot pack by mail delivery on Friday 14 March, or if you require a replacement ballot pack, it's too late for us to post one, but there is still an option available:

Visit your council office at 3 Ellenor St, Scottsdale (open 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday) to collect a new pack. This is the quickest option. There is a ballot box available on site for lodgement. Ballot packs must be in the ballot box before 2 pm Monday 31 March. Please keep this in mind when planning your visit.

If you require assistance, call the TEC on 1800 801 701.

What happens if I am unable to vote?

If you are unable to:

access your original ballot pack that was sent to your enrolled postal address,
receive a ballot pack sent to an alternative address , or
collect a new ballot pack from your council office, 3 Ellenor St, Scottsdale between Friday 14 March and the morning of Monday 31 March,

please don't contact the TEC now. We will send you a letter after the election, you can advise of us your valid excuse then.

Impartial assisted voting

With the support of the Council, the TEC will provide an Impartial Assisted Voting service for any elector who needs assistance when completing their ballot papers.

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Keeping your vote private and secure

How ballot envelopes work to keep your vote private and secure.

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Issuing and receiving locations

Address links below open the location in Google Maps in a new window.

King Island Council by-election

King Island Council
Location: 10 Geoerge St, Currie
Office hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm weekdays
Phone: (03) 6462 9000

Tasmanian Electoral Commission (TEC) office
Location: 169 Main Rd, Moonah
Office hours: 9 am to 5 pm weekdays
Phone: 1800 801 701

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