Voting instructions and candidate statements for King Island Council.
Voting is compulsory. Your vote must be received by 2pm on Tuesday 27 October 2026
Don’t delay – late votes won’t be counted!
There are 3 elections being held for King Island Council:
The 5 individuals who nominated for 7 councillor positions at the original call for nominations were elected unopposed. You are voting for the remaining 2 councillor positions and for mayor and deputy mayor.
As well as this booklet, your postal ballot pack contains:
Your ballot paper envelope is designed to keep your identity separate from your vote.
Successful candidates for mayor and deputy mayor must also be elected as councillors to be able to accept these offices. The elected councillors, mayor and deputy mayor will serve until October 2030.
Questions? Call 1800 801 701.
Postal services take a number of days, so it is important to complete and return your vote now.
Your vote must be received by 2pm on Tuesday 27 October 2026.
Don’t delay, late votes can’t be counted. Failure to vote may incur a fine.
Follow these five easy steps:
Candidates were invited to provide a statement and photo for your consideration. Statements are reproduced here as provided by the candidate.
Statements appear in alphabetical order but the order of names on ballot papers is rotated.
Number the boxes on each ballot paper from 1 onwards in the order of your choice.
For the election of 2 councillors, number the boxes from 1 to 3 in order of your choice. Number at least 2 boxes to make your vote count.
For the election of mayor, number the boxes 1 and 2 in order of your choice. Number at least one box to make your vote count.
For the election of deputy mayor, number the boxes 1 and 2 in the order of your choice. Number at least one box to make your vote count.
Put your completed ballot papers in the ballot paper envelope, which is the smaller envelope with the wider flap, and seal it securely.
Sign your ballot paper envelope in the box on the flap to declare that you are the voter named on this envelope and you have voted on the ballot papers in this envelope. You must sign the envelope and leave the flap attached — or your vote won’t be counted. The returning officer will remove the flap with your details on it before opening the envelope.
Then put your ballot paper envelope in the reply-paid envelope — the larger envelope — and seal it.
Post your reply paid envelope straight away (no stamp needed), or take your vote to the King Island Council office.
King Island needs leadership, knowledge, experience, and a vision. Leadership to guide our island, navigate challenges and give a strong voice to our community. Knowledge drawn from our residents, families, businesses and organisations. Experience in Council’s responsibilities, essential services, roads, waste, and finances. A vision to strengthen the island, fight for better shipping and airport outcomes, and grow tourism. Vote for me if you want to see King Island grow.
King Island has been my home for more than 30 years, and I am proud to have served as a Councillor for two terms. My background in farming, health and business, together with my community involvement and local leadership, has given me a broad understanding of our island. I have worked to bring people together, secure funding and advocate for services and opportunities. Good financial management and responsible use of Council funds have always been priorities for me. I would be honoured to serve as Mayor—to listen, work collaboratively and advocate strongly for King Island and its future.
With eight years as a Councillor, I understand how Council works and how to turn ideas into practical action. I am standing for Deputy Mayor to bring that experience to a greater leadership role. As Chair of the Parks and Recreation Working Group, I have helped deliver improvements across our Island. I instigated formal recognition of community contributions at Council meetings and have advocated for better air and shipping services and domestic cat management to protect our wildlife. I believe in listening, involving community groups in decisions and working together for King Island.
I am seeking your support to be elected as a councillor and deputy mayor. The experience I bring to the councillor and deputy mayor roles include working as a manager, project manager in both public and private sectors, been a business owner and volunteer in community and support organisations. As a councillor and deputy mayor I will listen to community feedback and work with fellow councillors and the general manager to ensure programs such as roads, infrastructure, and community support are carried out in an efficient, cost effective, open manner and in the best interests of our community.
Three and a half years ago, I came to King Island for a short stay; today, I call this windswept sanctuary home. As a local teacher, I work daily with our youth, who deserve a dedicated voice in council decisions impacting their future, careers, and recreational spaces. Active community volunteering has given me a deep understanding of our local challenges and opportunities. Good governance starts with listening. I offer open communication to ensure every resident is heard while protecting our lifestyle and supporting sustainable services. I welcome your ideas and your vote.
I have lived on King Island for 3 years. In that time, I have supported the community through various volunteer community groups. I am very passionate about King Island, and the people. I will be a voice for King Islanders. I will work on issues that affect our community. I will be open and honest. I will work to help King Island thrive.
The Tasmanian Electoral Commission (TEC) publishes candidate statements and photographs under section 284 of the Local Government Act 1993. It does so in line with published requirements determined by the Commission, which apply equally to all candidates.
Statements and photographs are optional and must meet the published requirements for inclusion. Each candidate is allocated the same amount of space, whether or not a statement or photograph appears.
Statements are the candidates’ own words, and they are responsible for their content and accuracy. The TEC does not verify factual claims or endorse what a candidate says.
The TEC makes only limited, standard changes needed for consistent publication of candidate statements and photographs. It does not otherwise correct, rewrite or alter a candidate statement, or change a candidate’s appearance.
If a statement or photograph does not meet the approved requirements for publication, the TEC contacts the candidate and, where publication timelines allow, gives them one opportunity to provide a replacement.