Belyuen Community Government Council by-election - Nominations open

Belyuen Community Government Council by-election has been announced, with three councillor vacancies to be filled.

Candidate nominations are now open and will close at 12 noon on Friday 13 October, no late nominations will be accepted.

The NT Electoral Commissioner Iain Loganathan is encouraging anyone who is interested in nominating as a candidate to make sure they are aware of the nomination process and eligibility requirements.

"There are a number of resources available to potential candidates on our website and I encourage anyone who is interested to contact the NT Electoral Commission for more information” said Iain Loganathan.

“I also recommend anyone thinking of nominating to be a candidate to contact the Belyuen Community Government Council to discuss the role and responsibilities of a councillor.”

Voting for the Belyuen Community Government Council by-election will commence on Monday 23 October and election day is on Thursday 26 October.

To accommodate electors unable to vote in person, postal vote applications are now open and will close at the following times:

• Overseas postal vote applications – Sunday 22 October, 6pm
• Local postal vote applications – Tuesday 24 October, 6pm

The NT Electoral Commission is working closely with the Belyuen Community Government Council to raise awareness and encourage voter participation in the by-election.

Information regarding the Belyuen Community Government Council by-election and the nomination process is available on the NT Electoral Commission website.