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Tiwi Islands Regional Council by-election results
NEWS / 31 Aug 2018
The Tiwi Islands Regional Council, Bathurst Island ward by-election results are now available.
The Tiwi Islands Regional Council, Bathurst Island ward by-election results are now available.
Roper Gulf Regional Council by-election: Nominations open.
NEWS / 29 Aug 2018
Nominations for the Roper Gulf Regional Council, Nyirranggulung ward by-election are now open. Nominations close 12:00 noon sharp on Tuesday, 4 September and late nominations will not be accepted.
Inquiry into options for the reform of political funding and donations in the NT - Final report.
NEWS / 14 Aug 2018
The report of the inquiry into political donations by Justice Mansfield has been tabled in the Legislative Assembly.
The report of the inquiry into political donations by Justice Mansfield has been tabled in the Legislative Assembly.
MacDonnell Regional Council by-election result
NEWS / 7 Aug 2018
At the close of nominations on Friday 3 August, the number of candidates for the MacDonnell Regional Council by-election, Luritja Pintubi ward was not more than the number of vacancies and Sarah Stockman was dule elected.
At the close of nominations on Friday 3 August, the number of candidates for the MacDonnell Regional Council by-election, Luritja Pintubi ward was not more than the number of vacancies and Sarah Stockman was dule elected.
More information: Luritja Pintubi by-election
City of Palmerston pursues non-voters
NEWS / 2 Jul 2018
The Palmerston Council has agreed to pursue electors who did not vote in the 2018 City of Palmerston election held on Saturday 24 March.
A total of 6,251 electors enrolled in the City of Palmerston area who did not vote, will receive an apparent failure to vote infringement notice in the mail over the coming weeks.
“Once someone receives a letter they have until 3 August 2018 to pay the expiation fee of $50 or alternatively, they can provide a valid reason for why they did not vote,” NT Electoral Commissioner Iain Loganathan said.
“It is compulsory to vote in NT Council elections. The Northern Territory has a disappointing voter participation rate compared to the rest of Australia and it’s important that Territorians take part in the democratic process.” he said.
Recipients of a letter are urged to action it immediately by either contacting the NTEC with their reason for not voting or paying the expiation fee of $50. If the fee is not paid, the matter may be referred to court with a maximum penalty of $154 plus court costs. Payment options are available at ntec.nt.gov.au