2025 Local Government Supplementary Elections
The NT Electoral Commission will hold the 2025 Local Government Supplementary Elections to fill vacancies on the West Arnhem Regional Council – one in Gunbalanya Ward and one in Kakadu Ward. These elections will be in November 2025.
Candidates
Have you considered standing as a Councillor to represent your community (Gunbalanya or Kakadu) on the West Arnhem Regional Council?
Nomination Period:
Open: Friday, 17 October 2025
Closes: 12 noon, Thursday 6 November 2025
You must:
• Be 18+
• Be enrolled in the local government area you’re nominating for
• Meet all requirements detailed on the nomination form
Voting
Early voting and remote voting will commence from the 17 November 2025 at the following times and locations:
| LOCATION | DATE | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Mamadawerre | Monday, 17 November 2025 | 10.15am – 11.15am |
| Manmoyi | Monday, 17 November 2025 | 1.00pm – 2.00pm |
| Gunbalanya (Conference Room) | Tuesday, 18 November 2025 | 8.30am – 3.30pm |
| Gunbalanya (Conference Room) | Wednesday, 19 November 2025 | 8.30am – 3.00pm |
| Kakadu National Park HQ | Friday, 21 November 2025 | 11.30am – 12.30pm |
| Mudginberri | Friday, 21 November 2025 | 3.00pm – 4.00pm |
| Jabiru (Council) | Saturday, 22 November 2025 | 8.00am – 3.00pm |
All eligible voters must participate in the Northern Territory Local Government elections. If you don’t vote and don’t have a valid reason, you may receive a fine under the Local Government Act.
All candidate details and resources are available on the Northern Territory Electoral Commission website.
Visit ntec.nt.gov.au to check your enrolment or apply for a postal vote. Our Territory, Your Vote.