2026 Kakadu Ward By-Election
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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.
These elections will be in April 2026.
Candidates
Have you considered standing as a Councillor to represent your community on the West Arnhem Regional Council?
Nomination Period:
Open: Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Closes: 12 noon, Wednesday 8 April 2026
You must:
• Be 18+
• Be enrolled in the local government area you’re nominating for
• Meet all requirements detailed on the nomination form
You can check your enrolment at aec.gov.au
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 |
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 |
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| 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 |