Roper Gulf Regional Council, Never Never Ward: Result - Failure of election

Candidate nominations opened on Monday 21 August and closed at 12pm today, for 1 councillor vacancy in the Roper Gulf Regional Council, Never Never Ward 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 vacancy. The NT Electoral Commission will work with the Roper Gulf Regional Council regarding the new elections.