Find my electorate
Use our helpful online tool to find your federal, Legislative Assembly or local government electorate.
Nominations for the election open on Friday 31 January 2025 and close at 12 noon on Thursday 20 February 2025.
Steps to nominate as a candidate
There a four steps to nominate as a candidate in a local government election.
Please complete all four steps outlined below.
For more information or assistance contact us.
You can nominate as a local government election candidate if you are:
- an Australian citizen
- 18 years of age or older
- enrolled to vote in the local government area
- a resident within the local council area.
If you are interested in nominating as a candidate, it is important that you are aware of your responsibilities and rights throughout an election event.
For information about the nominating as a candidate and the electoral process go to the information for candidates webpage.
To nominate as a candidate you must:
- complete the nomination form (PDF 1.5MB).
- be nominated by at least one other person enrolled in the local government area in which you are standing.
- provide a recent head and shoulder photograph of yourself.
Your completed nomination form and photo may be lodged through the nomination portal
You must contact the NTEC to confirm that your nomination has been received and is correct.
Nominations can only be lodged after the notice inviting nominations is issued and before 12:00 noon on the day nominations close.
After 12:00 noon on the day nominations close, a declaration of candidates for the by-election will be held.
The NT Electoral Commission will conduct a draw to determine candidate positions on the ballot paper.
Candidates will be invited to attend the declaration of nominations.
You will be notified via email about the result of the declaration.