2026 Mulka by-election: Issue of the writ

Following the resignation of the Member for Mulka, a by-election for the Legislative Assembly division of Mulka with election day being Saturday 12 September 2026.

The Administrator of the Northern Territory issued the writ for the by-election today and in accordance with the Electoral Act 2004 the election period has now started.

The electoral roll for the by-election will close at 5pm tomorrow, Friday 21 August 2026.

Candidate nominations are now open and will close at 12 noon on Thursday 27 August 2026.

All eligible electors in the division of Mulka are encouraged to check they are correctly enrolled at their current address before the close of roll.

For more information and to view the full by-election timetable and a map showing the division of Mulka go to the NT Electoral Commission website.