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Local government election results
2021 NSW Local Government elections | 4 December 2021
View results for each local government area.
Enrolment at close of rolls: 4,838,137
Votes cast: 4,042,642
Informal votes: 221,034
Informality rate: 5.47%
For detailed information and key dates, read the report on the conduct of the 2021 NSW Local Government elections (PDF 4.7MB).
View election bulletins for 2021 NSW Local Government elections political participants and councils.
View media releases for the 2021 NSW Local Government elections.
2017 NSW Local Government elections | 9 September 2017
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Electors: 2.73 million
Votes cast: 2,193,349
Informal votes: 147,610
Informality rate: 6.39%
For detailed information and key dates, read the report on the conduct of the 2017 NSW Local Government elections (PDF 3.5MB).
View media releases for the 2017 NSW Local Government elections.
2016 NSW Local Government elections | 10 September 2016
View results for each local government area.
Electors: 1.97 million
Votes cast: 1,547,022
Informal votes: 93,646
Informality rate: 6.44%
For detailed information and key dates, read the report on the conduct of the 2016 NSW Local Government elections (PDF 4.1MB).
2012 NSW Local Government elections | 8 September 2012
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For detailed information and key dates, read the report on the conduct of the 2012 NSW Local Government elections (PDF 5.4MB).
2008 NSW Local Government elections | 13 September 2008
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For detailed information and key dates, read the report on the conduct of the 2008 NSW Local Government elections (PDF 1.7MB).
Local government countback election results
4 July 2023 Shoalhaven City Council (Ward 3) countback election
Gillian Boyd was elected councillor on Tuesday, 4 July 2023.
The detailed results are presented in the following reports:
21 June 2023 Lithgow City Council countback election
Steve Ring was elected councillor on Wednesday, 21 June 2023.
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20 June 2023 Northern Beaches Council (Pittwater Ward) countback election
Karina Page was elected councillor on Tuesday, 20 June 2023.
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9 May 2023 City of Sydney Council countback election
Adam Worling was elected councillor on Tuesday, 9 May 2023.
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21 February 2023 North Sydney Council (St Leonards Ward) countback election
John Lepouris was elected councillor on Tuesday, 21 February 2023.
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7 February 2023 Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council countback election
Ross MacDonald was elected councillor on Friday, 7 February 2023.
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Iteration 3 – Election of eligible candidate (Ross MACDONALD)
Iteration 2 – Election of non-participating candidate
Iteration 1 – Election of non-participating candidate
6 December 2022 Upper Hunter Shire Council countback election
Belinda Mckenzie was elected councillor on Tuesday, 6 December 2022.
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16 November 2022 Georges River Council (Peakhurst Ward) countback election
Veronica Ficarra was elected councillor on Wednesday, 16 November 2022.
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26 October 2022 Snowy Monaro Regional Council countback election
Craig Mitchell was elected councillor on Wednesday, 26 October 2022.
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21 September 2022 Georges River Council (Mortdale Ward) countback election
Ashvini Ambihaipahar was elected councillor on Wednesday, 21 September 2022.
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26 August 2022 Snowy Monaro Regional Council countback election
Luke Williamson was elected councillor on Friday, 26 August 2022.
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26 August 2022 Hay Shire Council countback election
Darren Clarke was elected councillor on Friday, 26 August 2022.
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27 July 2022 Wentworth Shire Council countback election
Jane Macallister was elected councillor on Wednesday, 27 July 2022.
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17 May 2022 Edward River Council countback election
Shannon Sampson was elected councillor on Tuesday, 17 May 2022.
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20 April 2022 Weddin Shire Council countback by-elections
These countback by-elections were uncontested. The following candidates were declared elected by the Returning Officer on 20 April 2022:
Glenda HOWELL (IND)
Jason KENAH (IND)
Warwick FRAME (IND)
Jan PARLETT
23 February 2022 Upper Lachlan Shire Council countback by-election
Nathan McDonald was elected councillor on Wednesday, 23 February 2022.
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Local government by-election results
20 May 2023 Lachlan Shire Council (D Ward) by-election
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View election bulletins for the 2023 Lachlan Shire Council (D Ward) by-election.
View media releases for the 2023 Lachlan Shire Council (D Ward) by-election.
15 October 2022 City of Ryde (West Ward) by-election
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View election bulletins for the 2022 City of Ryde (West Ward) by-election.
View media releases for the 2022 City of Ryde (West Ward) by-election.
30 July 2022 Shellharbour City Council election
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First Preference Votes by Group and Candidate and by Vote Type
First Preference Votes by Group and Candidate for each Venue and Vote Type
Distribution of Preferences Detailed Spreadsheet (XLSX 0.1MB)
View election bulletins for the 2022 Local government elections.
View media releases for the 2022 Shellharbour City Council election.
30 July 2022 Singleton Council election
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First Preference Votes by Group and Candidate and by Vote Type
First Preference Votes by Group and Candidate for each Venue and Vote Type
Distribution of Preferences Detailed Spreadsheet (XLSX 0.1MB)
View media releases for the 2022 Singleton Council election.
30 July 2022 Kempsey Shire Council election
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First Preference Votes by Group and Candidate and by Vote Type
First Preference Votes by Group and Candidate for each Venue and Vote Type
Distribution of Preferences Detailed Spreadsheet (XLSX 0.1MB)
View media releases for the 2022 Kempsey Shire Council election.
26 February 2022 Cobar Shire Council by-election
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View election bulletins for the 2022 Local government by-elections.
View media releases for the 2022 Cobar Shire by-election.
26 February 2022 Tenterfield Shire Council by-election
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Tenterfield Shire Council – Ward E
Following the close of nominations for the Ward E by-election, Geoffrey Nye, being the only candidate nominated, was declared elected on and from Friday 28 January 2022.
Tenterfield Shire Council – Ward C
View election bulletins for the 2022 Local government by-elections.
View media releases for the 2022 Tenterfield Shire Council by-election.
26 February 2022 Murray River Council by-election
Greater Murray Ward
Following the close of nominations for the Greater Murray Ward by-election, Geoff Wise, being the only candidate nominated, was declared elected on and from Friday, 28 January 2022.
Greater Wakool Ward
Following the close of nominations for the Greater Wakool Ward by-election, Dennis Gleeson, being the only candidate nominated, was declared elected on and from Friday, 28 January 2022.
View election bulletins for the 2022 Local government by-elections.
29 June 2019 Coonamble Shire Council by-election
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16 February 2019 City of Griffith by-election
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View media releases for the 2019 City of Griffith by-election.
16 February 2019 Lachlan D Ward by-election
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View media releases for the 2019 Lachlan D Ward by-election.
16 February 2019 Uralla Ward A by-election
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8 December 2018 Cobar by-election
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24 November 2018 Greater Hume Shire East Ward by-election
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24 November 2018 City of Wollongong Ward 3 by-election
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27 October 2018 Ku-ring-gai St Ives Ward by-election
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28 July 2018 The Hills Shire Council - West Ward by-election
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14 July 2018 Berrigan by-election
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26 March 2018 Coonamble Council by-election
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10 March 2018 Murrumbidgee Council - Murrumbidgee East Ward by-election
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28 October 2017 Wollondilly Shire Council - East Ward by-election
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19 August 2017 Brewarrina Shire Council by-election
Following the close of nominations for the Brewarrina Shire Council by-election, Michael Hertslet, being the only candidate nominated, was declared elected on and from 12 noon, Wednesday 19th July 2017 to hold office until the next ordinary election of the Council in September 2020.
19 August 2017 Tenterfield Shire Council - D Ward by-election
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19 August 2017 Narromine Shire Council by-election
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29 July 2017 Port Macquarie-Hastings Council by-election
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8 April 2017 City of Lithgow by-election
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8 April 2017 City of Blacktown - Ward 2 by-election
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18 March 2017 City of Campbelltown by-election
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2016
29 October 2016 Tweed Shire Council by-election
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9 April 2016 Wakool Shire Council - C Ward by-election
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5 March 2016 Wakool Shire Council - Wards B & C by-election
Ward B
As the number of candidates nominated for election as councillor is not greater than the number of councillors to be elected, David Landini is taken to be elected on and from Wednesday, 3rd February 2016 as councillor until the next ordinary election of the Council in September 2016.
Ward C
No candidate was declared elected for Ward C.
2015
21 February 2015 Clarence Valley Council by-election
Following the close of nominations for the Clarence Valley Council by-election, Arthur LYSAUGHT, being the only candidate nominated, was declared elected on and from 12 noon, Wednesday 21 January, 2015 to hold office until the next ordinary election of the Council in September 2016.
21 February 2015 City of Newcastle - Ward 3 by-election
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21 February 2015 Council of the City of Ryde - East Ward by-election
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May 2015 Forbes Shire Council by-election
Grant CLIFTON was declared elected on Friday, 15 May 2015.
2014
15 November 2014 Blue Mountains City Council First Ward by-election
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15 November 2014 Blue Mountains City Council Second Ward by-election
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15 November 2014 Newcastle City Council Mayoral by-election
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15 November 2014 Marrickville Council by-election West Ward - Burraga
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23 August 2014 Cobar Shire Council by-election
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23 August 2014 Urana Shire Council by-election
Following the close of nominations for the C Ward by-election, John DOYLE, being the only candidate nominated, was declared elected on and from 12 noon, Wednesday 23rd July 2014 to hold office until the next ordinary election of the Council in September 2016.
2 August 2014 Leichhardt Municipal Council by-election - Birrabirragal/Balmain Ward
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21 June 2014 Brewarrina Shire Council By-election
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14 June 2014 Willoughby City Council - Sailors Bay Ward
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12 April 2014 Willoughby City Council Mayoral By-election
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15 March 2014 Woollahra Municipal Council By-election Double Bay Ward
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15 March 2014 Hurstville City Council By-election - Hurstville Ward
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Deferred election results
5 December 2009 Broken Hill City Council election
Cuy Wincen was declared elected on Wednesday, 9 December 2009
Election of nine Councillors
Number of Councillor Candidates: 30