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2026 Tiwi Islands Regional Council Milikapiti Ward by-election - Candidate nominations now open
2026 Tiwi Islands Regional Council Milikapiti Ward by-election - Candidate nominations now open
Tiwi Islands Regional Council Milikapiti Ward by-election - Candidate nominations now open.
In accordance with Regulation 6(2) Local Government (Electoral) Regulations 2021, a public notice is provided.
A supplementary by-election is being held to fill a casual vacancy in the Tiwi Islands Regional Council Milikapiti Ward (one vacancy for Councillor).
Nominations
Nominations are now open. Completed candidate nomination forms must be received by NTEC by 12pm Wednesday 19 August. Late nominations cannot be accepted.
For information about nominating, including eligibility and to access the candidate nomination form, visit candidate information.
The Electoral Commissioner is the returning officer for the Tiwi Islands Regional Council Milikapiti Ward by-election.
Key election dates
Nominations open | Thursday 13 August |
Nominations close | Wednesday 19 August at 12pm |
Mobile voting commences | Monday 24 August |
Postal vote applications now open | Apply for a postal vote until Tuesday 1 September at 6pm |
Election day | Thursday 3 September |
Contacts
For further information, contact the Northern Territory Electoral commission via:
Phone: 1800 698 683
Email: nominations.ntec@nt.gov.au
Contact: Jordan Burgess
Phone: 08 8999 4394
Email: jordan.burgess@nt.gov.au