Elections
2024 Supplementary Election Results
The Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) has declared the results of the supplementary election that was held to fill a vacancy in Corcoran Ward that arose due the resignation of Councillor Moira Neagle.
Following the counting of votes on 13 March 2024, ECSA has declared that John Shelton has been elected to the position of Corcoran Ward Councillor.
More information about the supplementary election is available on the ECSA website: https://www.ecsa.sa.gov.au/2024-wattle-range-council-supplementary-election
Wattle Range Council congratulates Mr Shelton on his election.
Election Signage Information for Candidates
Local Government Elections
The Local Government Act 1999 (LG Act) has undergone legislative reform including changes to the use of election signage.
Section 226(2a) of the LG Act prohibits exhibiting an electoral advertising poster made of corflute or plastic, in relation to an election held under the LG Act or the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999, on any structure, fixture, or vegetation on a public road, except as prescribed by the Regulations.
Public road is defined in the LG Act and includes the area between a kerb and a property boundary, such as a footpath.
Consequently, corflute election signs cannot be affixed to stobie poles, traffic signs, trees, etc. along a public road.
The maximum penalty is a $5,000 fine.
Wattle Range Council has given a General Approval for the placement of local government election signs (not being electoral advertising posters made of corflute or plastic). The placement of election signs must be in accordance with the conditions specified in this General Approval, or if placed on infrastructure owned by SA Power Networks or the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, be in accordance with the conditions specified in their respective general approvals.
The General Approvals are linked below:
Wattle Range Council General Approval to Display Local Government Election Signs
SA Power Networks Signage, Banners, and Temporary Equipment on SA Power Networks Assets
DIT General Approval Election Signs: Local, State and Federal Government Elections
There are restrictions relating to the publishing of electoral material for advertising during, and outside of, an election period. These are contained within Part 7 of the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999. Please see the electoral advertising page of the ECSA website for further information.
Federal and State Elections
Placement of election signage in the Wattle Range Council may be undertaken in accordance with the Local Government Association of South Australia Election Signs - General Approval Guidelines and Council's By-Laws. The Guideline provides information about when and where signage can be placed and specifications that signs must meet.
Other than as provided for in the above guidelines and By-Laws, Council does not approve any other placement or affixation of election signage.
As a courtesy, candidates may notify Council of their intent to place signage in the Wattle Range Council area by email to council@wattlerange.sa.gov.au.
Enrolling to Vote
The voters' roll for council elections consists of two components:
- the House of Assembly (State) roll, and
- the council supplementary roll
If you are on the House of Assembly roll you will automatically receive a voting pack mailed to your registered address.
If you have moved house or changed your name, you need to update your enrolment details. To check or update your enrolment visit the ECSA webpage.
If you are not enrolled on the House of Assembly roll you may be eligible to register on the council supplementary roll if:
- You have been resident at your current address for one month and are not on the State Electoral Roll
- You are a sole owner/occupier of rateable property
- You are NOT an Australian citizen but you have been a resident at your current address for one month
- You are a landlord for rateable property
- You are an organisation/business owner or occupier of rateable property
- You are a group of owners or occupiers of rateable property
If you are a landlord, business lessee or resident non - Australian citizen and you wish to vote in Council elections you must enrol by completing an enrolment form.
The council supplementary roll is not carried over from previous elections. These electors must renew their enrolment on the council supplementary roll by completing one of the below forms.
Supplementary Roll Enrolment Forms
If you have any queries regarding your eligibility for entitlement to vote in council elections please contact the Council on 08 8733 0900.