Nominate

You are encouraged to lodge your nomination as early as possible. The NTEC cannot accept late nominations.

To nominate as a candidate you must:

1.   Check you are eligible to nominate

To be eligible to be a candidate in the 2024 Territory Election, at the date of nomination you must be:

• an Australian citizen
• 18 years of age or older
• entitled, or qualified to become entitled, to vote at Legislative Assembly elections at the close of roll for the 2024 Territory Election
• a resident within the Commonwealth for at least 6 months and within the Northern Territory for at least 3 months

You are not qualified to be a candidate if at the date of nomination you:

• hold an office or appointment (other than a prescribed office or appointment) under a law of the Commonwealth (including the Northern Territory (Self Government) Act) or a law of a State or Territory
• are employed by the Commonwealth, by a State, a Territory or by a body corporate established for a public purpose by such law and are entitled to any remuneration or allowance (other than expenses reasonably incurred ) in respect of that office, appointment or employment.
• are an undischarged bankrupt
• have been convicted and are currently under a sentence of imprisonment for one year or longer for an offence against the law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory.

2.   Complete the relevant nomination form

• Nomination form - Endorsed candidate (PDF, 215KB)
• Nomination form - Independent candidate (PDF, 250KB)

3.   Lodge your completed nomination form and pay the deposit

You can lodge your completed nomination form, pay the deposit and submit your photograph through the nomination portal.

• Candidate nomination portal

Alternatively, you can lodge you nomination at the NT Electoral Commission Darwin or Alice Springs office.

4.   Confirm your nomination has been received by the NTEC

You must contact the NTEC to ensure your nomination was completed correctly and that payment has been received.

A nomination will only be accepted if it is completed and submitted correctly before the close of nominations, including NTEC receiving (clearing) payment of the deposit.

For more information:

• 2024 Territory Election - Candidate handbook (PDF 614KB)
• Information for candidates webpage