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Voting - Kakadu Ward By-Election

When

Until

Location

Jabiru

The Northern Territory Electoral Commission is conducting a By-Election for the Kakadu Ward to fill a casual vacancy (1 position) on the West Arnhem Regional Council.

Voting

Location Voting days
Kakadu National Park HQ 16 April 11:30am to 12:30pm
Mudginberri 16 April 1:45pm to 2:45pm
Jabiru 17 April 8:30am to 1:30pm

Apply for a postal vote: https://ntec.nt.gov.au/voting/voting-options/applying-for-a-postal-vote 

For more information: Call the NT Electoral Commission on 1800 698 683 or email ntec@nt.gov.au

Timetable

Date Time Activity
Wednesday 1 April 2026   Nominations open
Thursday 2 April 2026 5:00 pm Electoral roll closes
Wednesday 8 April 2026 12:00 noon Nominations close
Declaration of nominations, draw for position on ballot papers
Thursday 9 April 2026    Postal vote mail-out commences
Postal vote mail-out commences   Early voting commences
Mobile voting commences
Wednesday 22 April 2026 6:00 pm All postal voting despatches cease
Thursday 23 April 2026 6:00 pm Early voting ceases
Friday 24 April 2026   Election day
Friday 8 May 2026 10:00 am Declaration of the election result