Voting instructions and candidate statements for Tasman 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 Tasman Council:
The 6 individuals who nominated for 7 councillor positions at the original call for nominations were elected unopposed. You are voting for the remaining councillor position 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 councillor, number the boxes from 1 to 8 in order of your choice. Number at least one box 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 from 1 to 3 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 Tasman Council office.
Over 20 years’ experience across government and business. Four years delivering as Mayor. Rod gets things done for Tasman. His strong advocacy has secured better mobile coverage, electricity upgrades and funding for the Arthur Highway. As Mayor, Rod has overseen the delivery of better roads, recreation facilities and walking tracks, supported local youth and events, and driven new projects forward. With more to deliver, let’s keep Tasman moving. Strong leadership. Proven results. Vote 1 Rod Macdonald for Mayor & Council.
Kelly lives and runs business here on the Tasman. 15 years on council including Deputy & Mayor, having worked in agriculture & tourism industries and currently co-owner of Lucky Ducks in Nubeena. A proud volunteer, providing a stable strong voice, keeping our communities needs herd. Kelly attended the local school, has worked in variety of industries, now running a successful family business. Maintain a strong stand-alone Tasman Council make your vote count, vote 1 Kelly. Let’s be positive we can all, work, play, live, and respect each other together in the beautiful Tasman Region. Thank you.
I’m proud to call Eaglehawk Neck home. Recently retired after a career leading major organisations, I’m committed to serving Tasman with experience and integrity. As a former Councillor and qualified Civil Engineer with a Master’s in Business, I bring practical skills in governance and project delivery. My priorities are protecting our environment, supporting local jobs, reducing cost of living, improving roads and ensuring responsible, effective Council.
For the past four years, I’ve passionately and actively served our community as your Greens Councillor. I’m driven by social justice and apply that core value to decision-making processes. I’m focused on good governance, continuous improvement, climate impact preparedness and enabling, progressive strategic direction. I encourage a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative Council where community-led initiatives are supported and celebrated. If re-elected as your Greens Councillor and Deputy Mayor, I’ll continue advocating for socially equitable outcomes representing people and place with heart.
I’d be honoured to have your vote for Councillor and Deputy Mayor. As a current Tasman Councillor, local resident, and Port Arthur Historic Site director, I’m deeply committed to our community. My background includes running multiple businesses for over 40 years, serving as the Rotary Club President, as the founding Chairperson of the Tasman Business Association, and directing two Koonya Garlic Festivals. I’ll use my experience to keep our municipality financially sound, manage council responsibly, boost the tourism economy, and ensure sensitive development that respects our region's character
I have been living at White Beach since 2017. Previously I was living in Melbourne. My professional background is in the Wine Industry where I have made wine grown grapes and taught wine tasting. I have worked on the Garlic Festival a number of times, swim with the Stewarts Bathers and paddle with the Peninsula Acquatic Club. I am currently establishing a NFP to reapir wooden boats for use by local school students. The idea is about to reach fruition due to encouragement from locals and a number of Councillers. There is a pool of ship building talent in this community that I hope to tap.
I am a proud Tasmanian Peninsula resident and co-owner of Tasman Pest Management and national award-winning local business. Through TPM I have seen how thoughtful local decisions can support small businesses, protect our natural assets and create me full employment. I am especially passionate about practical education, training and development pathways that allow local young people to build their futures here. I am proud of the Dunbabin & Fazackerley families’ connection to the Tasman region. If elected I will be a constructive, accountable voice focused on long-term development of the Tasman
I’m Alan John Hull, and I’m standing for Council because I care about the community, I have called home all my life. I want to see responsible management of ratepayers’ money, with a focus on reducing unnecessary costs and duplication of legislation and administration. Rural landowners need fair consideration when rates are set. I also believe tourism and appropriate industry on the Peninsula are key to creating jobs, supporting local businesses and building a strong, sustainable future for our community.
Greetings all. After living and observing in the Tasman region for the past `10 years I feel we are on the brink of exciting times. At your discretion I would love to be part of a positive team making decisions on behalf of the community and for the good of the Tasman region.
Over many years have i served in a health and safety capacity for organisations in South Australia and NSW. My core priorities over decades in service to community, both here and interstate, remain consistent and clear. My capacity to listen, and represent, individual and community issues through transparent process. My support of practical public services also would become evident as both a skill and priority in my role as Councillor with Tasman Council.
Having lived in different corners of this country before settling on the Tasman Peninsula, I am proud to call this place home. Six years ago, the natural beauty drew me here, but the community made me stay. I have been inspired by the warmth and generosity of locals and found myself volunteering across several community organisations. Raising a young family here and being involved in homeschooling and public schooling, I am passionate about creating opportunities for our young people and the greater community to build positive, exciting futures here, while caring for our environment.
Currently living in Port Arthur, I am a father of three who has a history of living and working on the Tasman Peninsula. I am running for Councillor as I wish to contribute to sustainable progress in the area along with a focus on maintaining existing services, particularly those services that aid in the health needs of local residents.
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.