Victoria Daly Regional Council, Timber Creek Ward by-election: Nominations open

The Victoria Daly Regional Council, Timber Creek Ward by-election has been announced, with one councillor vacancy to be filled.

Candidate nominations are now open and will close at 12 noon on Thursday 27 July, 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 Victoria Daly Regional Council to discuss the role and responsibilities of a councillor.”

Voting in the Timber Creek Ward by-election will commence in Darwin on Monday 14 August at the NT Electoral Commission Office.

The NT Electoral Commission’s mobile voting team will travelling to Menngen, Amanbidji, Bulla, Myatt, Timber Creek and Gilwi between Tuesday 15 August to Thursday 17 August.

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 13 August, 6.00pm
• Local postal vote applications – Tuesday 15 August, 6.00pm

All Timber Creek Ward residents should check they are correctly enrolled before the roll closes at 5pm on Wednesday 19 July.

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

Information regarding the Victoria Daly Regional Council, Timber Creek Ward by-election and the nomination process is available on the NT Electoral Commission website.