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Arafura by-election: Voting commenced

Voting has commenced for the Arafura by-election.

The NT Electoral Commission’s mobile voting team is travelling to Arafura communities to conduct voting services from Monday 6 March to Saturday 18 March.

Postal vote applications remain open for electors that are unable to vote at an
in-person location. Applications close on the following times:

  • Overseas postal vote applications - Tuesday 14 March, 6.00pm
  • Local postal vote applications - Thursday 16 March, 6.00pm

The NT Electoral Commissioner, Iain Loganathan is reminding electors to make sure their vote counts in the Arafura by-election.

“The mobile voting team will be visiting 22 Arafura communities within two weeks to ensure all Arafura electors have a say on who represents the Arafura division at the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly” said Mr Loganathan.

Voting in Arafura by-election is compulsory.

To view the mobile voting schedule or for more information about the Arafura
by-election go to the NT Electoral Commission website.

Contact:
Jordan Burgess
Phone:
08 8999 7635
Email:
jordan.burgess@nt.gov.au