Elections
The Electoral Commission of South Australia conducted a plebiscite in the District Council of Grant and the City of Mount Gambier that asked voters whether they agree, or not, that an amalgamation of their councils should be examined.
A separate ballot paper was included in the 2022 Council Elections ballot pack that voters received.
The purpose of the non-binding plebiscite is to obtain voters' views on the proposition. The Government is not compelled to take action following the outcome of the plebiscite.
Results
District Council of Grant
| Ward | Yes | No | Informal | Total |
| Central | 219 | 2,254 | 7 | 2,480 |
| Tarpeena | 42 | 297 | 2 | 341 |
| Port MacDonnell | 17 | 362 | 1 | 380 |
| Total | 278 | 2,913 | 10 | 3,201 |
City of Mount Gambier
| Council | Yes | No | Informal | Total |
| Mount Gambier | 2,663 | 4,041 | 40 | 6,744 |
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Downloads
Download a copy of the table of donation and expenditure returns for the 2022 Council Elections.
- Table of disclosure returns - City of Adelaide (PDF, 389KB)
- Table of disclosure returns - All councils (other than City of Adelaide) (PDF, 293KB)
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Disclosure period (i.e. reporting period covered by the return) |
Lodgement period – when the return must be lodged
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Campaign donation return No.1 This return will disclose a gift (or gifts from the same donor) totalling $500 or more. If no disclosable gifts are received, a NIL return must be lodged. |
New candidate[i] |
Tuesday 9 November 2021 i.e. 12 months before polling day for the election |
Thursday 1 December 2022 (21 days after polling day) |
The period between Tuesday 27 September 2022 and Tuesday 4 October 2022 |
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New candidate and when they became a candidate in the election was a member of the City of Adelaide Council appointed under the Local Government Act 1999 |
The day on which the person was appointed as a member of the council |
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Not new candidate (Returning candidate) |
Saturday 1 December 2018 i.e. at the end of 21 days after polling day for the last preceding election in which the person was a candidate. |
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Campaign donation return No.2 |
New candidate |
Tuesday 9 November 2021 i.e. 12 months before polling day for the election |
Thursday 1 December 2022 (21 days after polling day) |
Within 30 days after the conclusion of the election. For an election where the candidates do not exceed the number of persons required to be elected – the period between Friday 2 December 2022 and Monday 12 December 2022. |
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For any other election where the number of candidates exceed the number of persons required to be elected – the period between Friday 2 December 2022 and Monday 19 December 2022. |
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New candidate and when they became a candidate in the election was a member of the City of Adelaide Council appointed under the Local Government Act 1999 |
The day on which the person was appointed as a member of the council |
Thursday 1 December 2022 (21 days after polling day) |
For an election where the candidates do not exceed the number of persons required to be elected – the period between Friday 2 December 2022 and Monday 12 December 2022. |
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For any other election where the number of candidates exceed the number of persons required to be elected – the period between Friday 2 December 2022 and Monday 19 December 2022. |
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Returning candidate |
Saturday 1 December 2018 i.e. at the end of 21 days after polling day for the last preceding election in which the person was a candidate |
Thursday 1 December 2022 (21 days after polling day) |
For an election where the candidates do not exceed the number of persons required to be elected – the period between Friday 2 December 2022 and Monday 12 December 2022. |
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For any other election where the number of candidates exceed the number of persons required to be elected – the period between Friday 2 December 2022 and Monday 19 December 2022. |
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Large gift return This return is only required if a candidate receives a gift (or gifts from the same donor) in excess of $2,500. If no such gifts are received, a return is NOT required. |
New candidate |
Wednesday 10 November 2021 i.e. the date the Act was amended. |
Thursday 1 December 2022 (21 days after polling day). |
Within 5 days after receipt |
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New candidate and when they became a candidate in the election was a member of the council appointed under the Local Government Act 1999 |
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Returning candidate |
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Campaign expenditure return This return must disclose all campaign expenditure received. If no campaign expenditure over $500 is received, a NIL return must be lodged. |
All City of Adelaide candidates |
Disclosure period is not defined – it covers all campaign expenditure incurred in relation to the election |
Within 30 days after the conclusion of the election. For an election where the candidates do not exceed the number of persons required to be elected – the period between Saturday 12 November 2022 and Monday 12 December 2022. |
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For any other election where the number of candidates exceed the number of persons required to be elected – the period between Saturday 19 November 2022 and Monday 19 December 2022. |
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Other councils (except City of Adelaide) |
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Campaign donations return No.1 This return will disclose a gift (or gifts from the same donor) totalling $500 or more. If no disclosable gifts are received, a NIL return must be lodged. |
New candidate[i] |
The date that they announced their candidacy or nominated as a candidate (whichever was earlier) |
Thursday 1 December 2022 (21 days after polling day) |
The period between Tuesday 27 September 2022 and Tuesday 4 October 2022 |
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New candidate and when they became a candidate in the election was a member of the council appointed under Chapter 3 of the Local Government Act 1999 |
The day on which the person was appointed as a member of the council |
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Not new candidate (Returning candidate) |
Saturday 1 December 2018 i.e. at the end of 21 days after polling day for the last preceding election in which the person was a candidate. |
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Campaign donations return No.2 |
New candidate |
The date that they announced their candidacy or nominated as a candidate (whichever was earlier) |
Thursday 1 December 2022 (21 days after polling day) |
Within 30 days after the conclusion of the election. For an election where the candidates do not exceed the number of persons required to be elected – the period between Friday 2 December 2022 and Monday 12 December 2022. |
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For any other election where the number of candidates exceed the number of persons required to be elected – the period between Friday 2 December 2022 and Monday 19 December 2022. |
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New candidate and when they became a candidate in the election was a member of the council appointed under Chapter 3 of the Local Government Act 1999 |
The day on which the person was so appointed as a member of the council |
Thursday 1 December 2022 (21 days after polling day) |
For an election where the candidates do not exceed the number of persons required to be elected – the period between Friday 2 December 2022 and Monday 12 December 2022. |
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For any other election where the number of candidates exceed the number of persons required to be elected – the period between Friday 2 December 2022 and Monday 19 December 2022. |
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Returning candidate |
Saturday 1 December 2018 i.e. at the end of 21 days after polling day for the last preceding election in which the person was a candidate. |
Thursday 1 December 2022 (21 days after polling day) |
For an election where the candidates do not exceed the number of persons required to be elected – the period between Friday 2 December 2022 and Monday 12 December 2022. |
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For any other election where the number of candidates exceed the number of persons required to be elected – the period between Friday 2 December 2022 and Monday 19 December 2022. |
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Large gift return This return is only required if a candidate receives a gift (or gifts from the same donor) in excess of $2,500. If no such gifts are received, a return is NOT required. |
New candidate |
The date that they announced their candidacy or nominated as a candidate (whichever was earlier) |
Thursday 1 December 2022 (21 days after polling day). |
Within 5 days after receipt |
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New candidate and when they became a candidate in the election was a member of the council appointed under Chapter 3 of the Local Government Act 1999 |
The day on which the person was so appointed as a member of the council |
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Returning candidate |
Wednesday 10 November 2021 |
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Information current as at 25 August 2022
Disclaimer: The information contained in this table is general in nature. Users should refer to the specific wording of the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999 and City of Adelaide Act 1998 and Regulations and seek independent legal or other advice on any issues of interpretation that may exist. Dates may be subject to change.
[i] A candidate is a new candidate if they have not been a candidate in the last general election of a council (a ‘general election’ means a general election of members whether held under section 5 of the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999 or pursuant to a proclamation of notice under the Local Government Act 1999) and have not been a candidate at a supplementary election held after the last general election of a council.
Candidates
- Candidate handbook LG20 - supplementary elections 2023 (PDF, 1.1MB)
- Profile and photograph requirements LG13 (PDF, 735KB)
- Scrutineer authority LG15 - (PDF, 258KB)
- Scrutineer guide LG14 - (PDF, 528KB)
- Understanding the role of a councillor (PDF, 2.4MB)
- Voters roll - Acknowledgment of use LG55 (PDF, 257KB)
2022 Council Elections
| Event | Date |
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| Close of electoral roll | 5:00 pm, Friday 29 July 2022 |
| Nominations open | Tuesday 23 August 2022 |
| Nominations close | 12 noon, Tuesday 6 September 2022 |
| Mailout of ballot material to electors | Between Friday 14 October and Thursday 20 October 2022 |
| Last day for issue/re-issue of ballot material | 5:00 pm, Thursday 3 November 2022 |
| Close of voting (polling day) | 5:00 pm, Thursday 10 November 2022 |
| Scrutiny and count | 9:00 am, Saturday 12 November 2022 |