Local government elections 2022
Recent amendments to the Local Government Act 1993 mean that voting in local government elections is now compulsory for all electors on the State roll.
Elections, conducted by postal ballot, will be held to fill councillor, mayor and deputy mayor positions for all 29 local councils statewide. Each council has between 7 and 12 councillors (including a mayor and deputy) who will be elected for a four-year term of office.
Notice of election published
Candidate nominations open
Electoral rolls close
Candidate nominations close
Announcement of nominations
Polling opens
Postal ballot packs delivered to electors
Close of poll
Head to our candidate information page to learn more about becoming a candidate. There you'll find our candidate handbook, and the relevant forms and requirements regarding campaigning and nominating.
Anyone who is enrolled on the State roll for an address in a municipal area is automatically enrolled and is required to vote in that Council election.
Other people who own or occupy land in the municipal area or are the nominated representatives of a corporate body which owns or occupies land in the municipal area, may also be eligible to enrol, but must lodge an application with the General Manager.
Tasmania has 29 councils, including 6 city councils.
Use this simple search tool to learn who currently represents you at each level of government.
Check your enrolment, update your details, or enrol to vote...
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