2026 Mulka by-election: Declaration of nominations

The NT Electoral Commission has today declared candidates for the Mulka by-election.

At 1pm today, candidate positions on the ballot paper were randomly drawn at the NT Electoral Commission office in Darwin

There is 1 vacancy in the Mulka by-election and 2 candidates were declared.

Candidates for the Mulka by-election, in ballot paper order are as follows:

• Andrew Blamey
• Yiwarr McGrath

Voting will be available at Nhulunbuy Town Hall from Monday 31 August to Saturday 12 September.

Mobile voting teams will also visit communities across Mulka.

Postal vote applications are now open and will close at the following times:

• Overseas postal vote applications - 6pm on Tuesday 8 September
• Local postal vote applications - 6pm on Thursday 10 September

Early voting is available at the NT Electoral Commission Darwin office from Monday 31 August.

“With the voting period fast approaching, I would like to remind Mulka electors to plan when and where they will be voting. Electors wanting more information can contact the NT Electoral Commission office for assistance” said Kirsten Kelly, NT Electoral Commissioner.

For more information about the Mulka by-election go to the NT Electoral Commission website.

Voting in Mulka by-election is compulsory.