The upcoming local body elections will be held Saturday 11 October 2025. Local elections are held every 3 years by postal vote.
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Key dates
Key dates for the 2025 local body elections.
| Friday 4 July 2025 | Candidate nominations open |
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| Friday 1 August | Candidate nominations close at 12noon |
| 8 August | Candidates announced |
| 9 - 22 September | Voting papers sent to enrolled voters |
| 9 September | Voting opens |
| Saturday 11 October | Voting closes 12noon |
| Saturday 11 October | Progress and preliminary results published |
| Monday 14 October | Final results announced - official count |
| Friday 17 October | Declaration of results - public notice |
| Mid/late December 2025 | Return of electoral donations and expenses form |