2024 NSW Aboriginal Land Council elections

Results

Uncontested region 

The Central Region election is uncontested as there was only one candidate. Grace Toomey was taken to be elected at the close of nominations.

Contested regions 

Following the close of poll at 6pm Saturday 24 February 2024 and the counting of votes, the following candidates were declared elected on 12 March 2024.

First preference vote reports for each region:

Mid North Coast | North Coast | North Western | Northern | South Coast | Sydney/Newcastle | Western | Wiradjuri

Distribution of preferences reports for each region:

Mid North Coast | North Coast | North Western | Northern | South Coast | Sydney/Newcastle | Western | Wiradjuri

For additional counting and results information, refer to election bulletin No.1 and election bulletin No.2. 

Initial count

Ballot papers are sorted to first preference for each candidate and informal. These count results are displayed on the NSW Electoral Commission website for the information of candidates, the public and the media.

Check count

Ballot papers are check counted in the week(s) after election day.

It is this check count which is the official count that is used to conduct the distribution of preferences to determine the elected candidate in each Aboriginal Land Council region.

Distribution of preferences

The distribution of preferences (DoP) will use the optional preferential system to determine the elected candidate.

However, a candidate who receives an absolute majority of the first preference votes will be elected. If that occurs, the DoP will cease at the first count.

The DoP can only be conducted after the close of receipt of postal vote certificate envelopes and all check counts are complete.

The DoP is a manual process. It is anticipated the DoP will be conducted at the Regional Electoral office in Sydney commencing at 10am on Monday, 11 March. 

The final count reports will be published on the NSW Electoral Commission website as soon as practicable after the DoP is complete.

Find more information about the DoP - optional preferential system

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council elections will be held on Saturday, 24 February 2024. Nine councillors will be elected, one to represent each of the following regions:

• Central
• Mid North Coast
• North Coast
• Northern
• North Western
• South Coast
• Sydney/Newcastle
• Western
• Wiradjuri.

For more information, visit the NSW Aboriginal Land Council website.

Regional Electoral Officer's office 

Bart Dekker is the Regional Electoral Officer for all Regions. 

The Regional Electoral Officer's office is located at Level 23, 175 Liverpool Street, Sydney NSW 2000. 

Central Region

The Central Region election is uncontested as there was only one candidate. Grace Toomey was taken to be elected at the close of nominations.

Mid North Coast Region

North Coast Region 

North Western Region

Northern Region

South Coast Region

Sydney and Newcastle Region

Western Region

Wiradjuri Region 

Voting on election day

Election day will be held on Saturday, 24 February 2024. 

On election day, you can only vote at a polling place within the region in which you are enrolled as a voting member.

Polling places will be open from 8am to 6pm. 

Postal voting

Postal vote applications have now closed. 

Completed postal votes must be received by the NSW Electoral Commission by 6pm, Friday, 8 March. 

Timeline

1. Tuesday, 6 February 2024: commence distribution of postal vote packs.

2. Monday, 19 February 2024: receipt of postal vote applications close at 6pm.

3. Saturday, 24 February 2024: vote and complete your postal vote certificate by 6pm.

4. Friday, 8 March 2024: completed postal votes must be returned by 6pm.

Nominations closed at 12 noon Tuesday, 30 January 2024. Late nominations will not be accepted.

Resources

• ALC.200 Candidates and Scrutineers Guide (PDF 0.6MB)
• ALC.213 Appointment of Scrutineer (PDF 0.1MB)

Webinar slide pack

• Candidate Information Webinar - 2024 Aboriginal Land Council elections

Contact us

The Candidate helpdesk is operational 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday on 1300 022 011 or by email candidates@elections.nsw.gov.au.