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Mid Murray Council supplementary election - Shearer ward

A supplementary election was necessary to fill the vacancy of Councillor for Shearer Ward.

 

Count Summaries

Scrutiny and count was conducted on Wednesday 19 March 2025.

Enrolled voters 3,838
Envelopes returned 1,251
Envelopes accepted 1,221
Envelopes rejected 30
Declaration envelopes excluded upon opening 1
Voter participation 32.60% of the total enrolment
Formal votes 1,215
Informal votes 5
Quota 608

 

Details of the vote count

 

Candidate  First preference votes Percent Votes at Exclusion / Election  Elected or Excluded
BYRNE, Neville Joseph 89  7.33%  89  
WARHURST, Georga 664  54.65%  664  ELECTED 
PANNELL, Vincent 462  38.02%  462  
Total 1,215      

 

Results

As Georga WARHURST obtained a number of first preference votes greater than the quota of 608 they have been declared elected, at 3:07pm on 19 March 2025. To view the distribution of votes refer to the scrutiny sheet [PDF LINK].

 

Daily Returns

Timetable
Event Legislation* Date

Close of rolls

s 6(7)(a), s 15(9)(b)

5 pm, Friday 20 December 2024

Nominations open

s 19(4)

Thursday 16 January 2025

Nominations close

s 23(b)

12 noon, Thursday 30 January 2025

Draw for positions on the ballot paper

s 29(3)(b)

as soon as practicable after 12 noon, Thursday 30 January 2025

First campaign donation return due

s 80(3)(a)(ii) Thursday 6 February 2025 to Thursday 13 February 2025

Mailout of materials

s 39(1)

Wednesday 19 February to Tuesday 25 February 2025

Last day for re-issue of voting materials

s 39(4), s 43(4)

5pm, Tuesday 11 March 2025

Close of voting (polling day)

s 6(6), s 6(7)(b)

12 noon, Tuesday 18 March 2025

Scrutiny and count

s 47(1)(a)

Wednesday 19 March 2025

Second campaign donation return due s 80(3)(b)

Must be lodged between Wednesday 9 April 2025 to Thursday 17 April 2025

* Local Government (Elections) Act 1999

List of candidates

In accordance with the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999, the draw to determine the order of candidate names to appear on the ballot paper was held on Thursday 30 January 2025. The result of the draw are detailed below.

Mid Murray - Shearer Ward


BYRNE, Neville
BYRNE, Neville Joseph

I came to live on the River Murray after an 50 year association with the River; and after six years of
residency in the Mannum Waters development, I understand the challenges facing Council to balance
its expenditures within the constraints of its limited rate base and the need to become financially
sustainable. I hold executive positions with several major groups involved with activity on the River
Murray and within the Mannum Waters community; and I am currently a community representative on
Council's major strategic growth and economic committee. I have been involved in environmental and
recreation/tourism management for nearly 50 years in rural country S.A. & Victoria.My experience
could further help develop the tourism potential within a fragile environment with its Dark Sky Reserve.
I hope to ensure the Mannum Waters development plays an increasing role to the growth and
attractiveness of the Mid Murray as a tourism yet fragile environment.
I do not live in Shearer Ward
Contact Details: 0439 940 931
I am not a member of a Political Party

Campaign Donations Returns 1

Campaign Donation Return 2


WARHURST, Georga
WARHURST, Georga

I have worked within the Local Government sector for the past 8 years. My roles have included
governance, community development, infrastructure, customer service and policy and procedures.
Having lived within the Mid Murray area most of my life and have a passion for our local community. I
enjoy volunteering for community groups and have always been involved with local sporting clubs. I
look forward to working alongside the community to help create a sustainable Council for our future
generations.
I live in Shearer Ward
Contact Details: georga.wiebrecht@‌outlook.com
I am not a member of a Political Party

Campaign Donations Returns 1

Campaign Donation Return 2


PANNELL, Vincent
PANNELL, Vincent

I have lived in Mannum for the last 20 years and have raised my six children and one stepson both in
town and on a small property we had. I Worked as a Lecturer at Noarlunga TAFE then Broadband
Anywhere, later bought by Aussie Broadband, and brought wireless broadband to the area. I ran the
video and computer store called The Virtual Hub until the end of the DVD hire industry. I've been an
employee, a business owner and a farmer and sometimes all three at once. The job of a councillor is
to represent the people with integrity. The key word here is represent! I would see it as my job to
represent the majority's wishes, even if I disagree with their decision. I am always looking for solutions
to problems. A councillor is not a position of power but the exact opposite it is a position of servitude. I
am just an ordinary person looking to leave a better future for my children and hopefully in doing this
make it better for every community member.
I live in Shearer Ward
Contact Details: vince.pannell@‌midmurrayit.com.au
I am not a member of a Political Party

Campaign Donations Returns 1

Campaign Donation Return 2


City of Unley supplementary election - Goodwood ward

A supplementary election was necessary to fill the vacancy of City of Unley - Goodwood ward


Count summary

Scrutiny and count was conducted on Tuesday 4 March 2025.

Enrolled voters 4,583
Envelopes returned 1,194
Envelopes accepted 1,178
Envelopes rejected 16
Voter participation 26.05% of the total enrolment
Formal votes 1,174
Informal votes 3
Quota 588
 

First preference votes

Below are the first preference votes received by the candidates in the order they appeared on the ballot paper.

Candidate Campaign Donations Returns 1 Campaign Donations Returns 2 First preference votes Percent  Elected or Excluded
ESDAILE, Louisa CDR1 CDR2 284    
ROACH, Tony CDR1 CDR2 347    Elected under quota
POTOCZKY, Kirsten CDR1 CDR2 97    Excluded
MCNALLY, Joshua  CDR1 CDR2 69    Excluded
WADE, Tori  CDR1 CDR2 190    Excluded
WRIGHT, Emma  CDR1 CDR2 135    Excluded
TIPPER, Denise  CDR1 CDR2 52    Excluded
Total     1,174    

 

Distribution of preferences - Final result

After the distribution of preferences, Tony Roach was provisionally declared elected at 4:39PM on Tuesday 4 March 2025.

To view the distribution of votes refer to the scrutiny sheet.

 

Daily Returns

Timetable
Event Legislation* Date

Close of rolls

s 6(7)(a), s 15(9)(b)

5pm, Friday 29 November 2024

Nominations open

s 19(4)

Thursday 9 January 2025

Nominations close

s 23(b)

12 noon, Thursday 23 January 2025

Draw for positions on the ballot paper

s 29(3)(b)

as soon as practicable after 12 noon, Thursday 23 January 2025

First campaign donation return due

s 80(3)(a)(ii) Thursday 30 January 2025 to Thursday 6 February 2025

Mailout of materials

s 39(1)

From Tuesday 4 February 2025

Last day for re-issue of voting materials

s 39(4), s 43(4)

5pm, Monday 24 February 2025

Close of voting (polling day)

s 6(6), s 6(7)(b)

12 noon, Monday 3 March 2025

Scrutiny and count

s 47(1)(a)

Tuesday 4 March 2025

Second campaign donation return due s 80(3)(b)

Within 30 days of the 'conclusion of the election'

* Local Government (Elections) Act 1999

Tea Tree Gully supplementary election - Pedare ward

A supplementary election will be necessary to fill the vacancy of City of Tea Tree Gully - Pedare ward.

 

Count summary

Scrutiny and count was conducted on Wednesday 5 March 2025.

Enrolled voters 13,282
Envelopes returned 2,667
Envelopes accepted 2,607
Envelopes rejected 60
Voter participation 20.08% of the total enrolment
Formal votes 2,606
Informal votes 24
Quota 1,292

 

First preference votes

Below are the first preference votes received by the candidates in the order they appeared on the ballot paper.

Candidate Campaign Donations Returns 1 Campaign Donations Returns 2 First preference votes  Elected or Excluded
DEAN, Jamie CDR1 CDR2 222  Excluded
WARNER, Bradley CDR1 CDR2 417  Excluded
WYLD, Damian CDR1 CDR2 658  Not elected
MOORE, Sam  CDR1 CDR2 332  Excluded
PROLETA, Donna  CDR1 CDR2 511  ELECTED
BARBARO, Paul  CDR1 CDR2 374  Excluded
MILHENCH, Brian  CDR1 CDR2 68  Excluded
Total      2,582  

 

Distribution of preferences - Final result

After the distribution of preferences, Donna Proleta was provisionally declared elected at 1:13pm on Wednesday 5 March 2025.

To view the distribution of votes refer to the scrutiny sheet.

 

Daily Returns

Timetable
Event Legislation* Date

Close of rolls

s 6(7)(a), s 15(9)(b)

5pm, Friday 29 November 2024

Nominations open

s 19(4)

Thursday 9 January 2025

Nominations close

s 23(b)

12 noon, Thursday 23 January 2025

Draw for positions on the ballot paper

s 29(3)(b)

as soon as practicable after 12 noon, Thursday 23 January 2025

First campaign donation return due

s 80(3)(a)(ii) Thursday 30 January 2025 to Thursday 6 February 2025

Mailout of materials

s 39(1)

From Tuesday 4 February 2025

Last day for re-issue of voting materials

s 39(4), s 43(4)

5pm, Monday 24 February 2025

Close of voting (polling day)

s 6(6), s 6(7)(b)

12 noon, Monday 3 March 2025

Scrutiny and count

s 47(1)(a)

Tuesday 4 March 2025

Second campaign donation return due s 80(3)(b)

Within 30 days of the 'conclusion of the election'

* Local Government (Elections) Act 1999

2024 Black by-election

View the results 

 

The Hon Leon Bignell MP, Speaker of the House of Assembly, announced on 16 October 2024 the resignation of the Hon David Speirs MP from the House of Assembly. On 16 October 2024, the Writ was issued for a by-election in the Electoral District of Black, with polling day on 16 November 2024. The Electoral Commissioner of South Australia, Mick Sherry, returned the Writ to The Hon Leon Bignell MP, Speaker of the House of Assembly on Tuesday 26 November 2026.

View the results 

 

Key dates
Event Date
Issue of writ Wednesday 16 October 2024
Nominations open Wednesday 16 October 2024
Candidate briefing session (link to original News item) 6pm Monday 21 October 2024 (Completed)
Close of rolls 5pm Monday 28 October 2024 (Closed)
Close of nominations (candidates endorsed by a political party) 12 noon Wednesday 30 October 2024
Close of nominations

News item: (Event at 3pm) 1 November 2024 Black by-election Declaration of nominations

12 noon Friday 1 November 2024
Early voting opens Monday 11 November 2024
Postal vote applications close 5pm Thursday 14 November
Polling day  (Count schedule **Election night from 6pm ) Saturday 16 November 2024
Return of writ Thursday 28 November 2024

 

Black by-election Count Schedule
The following is a guide to the counting process schedule. Please note the timetable is subject to change, and updates will be published here. For more information visit counting the votes for the House of Assembly

 

Timeline Vote types Count type

Saturday 16 November 2024  **Election night from 6pm

 

Ordinary votes from polling booths

 

Election night counts

First preferences and two-candidate preferred counts.

Sunday 17 November 2024

No counting will occur on the Sunday following election day

Preparing system requirements for declaraion counts

 

Monday 18 November 2024

 

Ordinary votes from polling booths

Declaration votes

Re-check of the results from Election night

Commence counting the early votes

Tuesday 19 November 2024 Declaration votes Continue counting early votes
Wednesday 20 November 2024 Declaration votes Commence counting postal votes and other declaration votes
Thursday 21 November 2024
until
Monday 25 November 2024

Declaration votes

 

Postal votes still being received

 

Monday 25 November 2024

 

Declaration votes

Full distribution of preferences

Final postal votes received to be counted

All ballot papers

 

Declared candidates - how to vote cards

Declaration of nominations includes candidate names in ballot paper order

 

Declared institutions

as at 28 October 2024.

To assist residents of institutions such as nursing homes, hostels, convalescent homes, hospitals and corrective facilities, ECSA offer an Electoral Visitor Program to provide in-person voting facilities. Check the list below to see if your institution will be attended by our Electoral Visitors.

Calvary Brighton Aged Care 580 Brighton Road, South Brighton 5048 ....as at 11 November postal voting will be offered
Anglicare SA - Trott Park 4 Kangaroo Thorn Road, Trott Park 5158 Wednesday 13 November 2024, 9:30am - 12:30pm

 

Early voting locations for Monday 11 November – Friday 15 November

Voting has closed

Interstate voting locations for Monday 11 November – Friday 15 November

Voting has closed.

 

Polling locations for Saturday 16 November

Voting has closed

 

Postal vote applications

Voting has closed. 

 

Tally - Daily election data updates - Accepted postal vote applications

Postal vote applications

Date Accepted postal vote applications Cumulative total (of accepted postal vote applications)
Monday 4 November 2024 1,417 1,417
Tuesday 5 November 2024 305 1,722
Wednesday 6 November 2024 304 2,026
Thursday 7 November 2024 100 2,126
Friday 8 November 2024 197 2,323
Monday 11 November 2024 103 2,426
Tuesday 12 November 2024 135 2,561
Wednesday 13 November 2024 95 2,656
Thursday 14 November 2024 93 2,749

 

Tally - Daily election data updates - Postal envelopes returned

Postal envelopes returned

Date Postal envelopes returned Cumulative total
Monday 11 November 2024 357 357
Tuesday 12 November 2024 380 737
Wednesday 13 November 2024 68  805
Thursday 14 November 2024 281 1,086
Friday 15 November 2024 469 1,555
Monday 18 November 2024 31 1,586
Tuesday 19 November 2024 275 1,861
Wednesday 20 November 2024 267 2,128
Thursday 21 November 2024 66 2,194
Friday 22 November 2024 32 2,226

 

Tally - Daily election data updates - Early votes issued

Early votes issued

Date South Brighton EVC Hallett Cove EVC Total Early Votes
Monday 11 November 2024 425 754 1,179
Tuesday 12 November 2024 515 1,039 1,554
Wednesday 13 November 2024 607 1,028 1,635
Thursday 14 November 2024 735 1,373 2,108
Friday 15 November 2024 772 1,306 2,078
Total 3,054 5,500 8,554

 


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