Belyuen Community Government Council by-election: Result – Failure of election

Candidate nominations opened on Monday 19 June and closed at 12pm today, for 2 councillor vacancies in the Belyuen Community Government Council by-election.

No candidates were declared for the by-election and consequently no candidates were elected resulting in a failed election.

As required under regulation 73 (2) Local Government (Electoral) Regulations the NT Electoral Commission is required to fix a date for a new election to fill the two vacancies. The NT Electoral Commission will work with the Belyuen Community Government Council regarding the new elections.