Tiwi Islands Regional Council, Pirlangimpi Ward by-election: Nominations open

The Tiwi Islands Regional Council, Pirlangimpi Ward by-election has been announced, with 1 councillor vacancy to be filled.

Candidate nominations are now open and will close at 12 noon on Thursday 28 September, 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 Tiwi Islands Regional Council to discuss the role and responsibilities of a councillor.”

Voting for the Tiwi Islands Regional Council, Pirlangimpi Ward by-election will take place in the council meeting room in Pirlangimpi on Thursday 12 October from 10am to 3.30pm.

Voting is also available in the Darwin NT Electoral Commission office from Monday 9 October to Thursday 12 October from 8am to 4.30pm.

Election day is Thursday 12 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 – 6pm on Sunday 8 October
• Local postal vote applications - 6pm on Tuesday 10 October

All Pirlangimpi Ward residents should check they are correctly enrolled before the roll closes at 5pm tomorrow.

The NT Electoral Commission is working closely with the Tiwi Islands Regional Council to raise awareness and encourage voter participation in the by-election.

Information regarding the Tiwi Islands Regional Council, Pirlangimpi Ward by-election and the nomination process is available on the NT Electoral Commission website.