Aboriginal Land Council Election, 30 November 2019
Election of nine councillors
Following the close of nominations at 12 noon Tuesday 5 November 2019 only one nomination was received for the Northern Region. In accordance with clause 46 of the Aboriginal Land Rights Regulation 2014, the following candidate was declared elected unopposed.
|
Region |
Elected Candidate |
|---|---|
|
Northern Region |
Charles Lynch |
Following the close of poll at 6pm Saturday 30 November 2019 and the counting of votes, the following candidates were declared elected in accordance with clause 78 of the Aboriginal Land Rights Regulation 2014.
|
Region |
Elected Candidate |
|---|---|
|
Central Region |
Grace Toomey |
|
Mid North Coast Region |
Peter Smith |
|
North Coast Region |
Dallas Donnelly |
|
North Western Region |
Anne Dennis |
|
South Coast Region |
Danny Chapman |
|
Sydney/Newcastle Region |
Abie Wright |
|
Western Region |
Ross Hampton |
|
Wiradjuri Region |
Leeanne Hampton |
Elected councillors represent Aboriginal people in their region, direct and control the affairs of NSWALC, and make strategic decisions.
Report on the conduct of the 2019 NSW Aboriginal Land Council election.
For more information, visit the NSW Aboriginal Land Council website.
Results
The results are presented in a series of 2 reports:
First preference vote reports for each region:
Central | Mid North Coast | North Coast | North Western | South Coast | Sydney/Newcastle | Western | Wiradjuri
Distribution of preferences reports for each region:
Central | Mid North Coast | North Coast | North Western | South Coast | Sydney/Newcastle | Western | Wiradjuri
Below is a short explanation of the content of each report:
First Preference Votes
Ballot papers are counted from 6.00pm on election night and up to the close of postal voting at 6.00pm on the Wednesday after election day.
This report will show the following figures updated progressively:
- Election night 1st preference figures for each polling place
- Election night 1st preference figures for some, not all, declaration vote categories
- 1st preference check count figures
- Wednesday final declaration vote 1st preference check count figures
Distribution of Preferences
The distribution of preferences, if required, is conducted to determine who is to be elected.
The distribution of preferences will take place at the Regional Electoral Officer's office on Thursday following Election Day. Once completed by the Regional Electoral Officer, the distribution of preferences file will be updated.
Enrolment numbers
The following are the enrolment numbers at the close of the roll.
Central - 1,456
Mid North Coast - 1,779
North Coast - 1,690
North Western - 2,172
South Coast - 1,700
Sydney/Newcastle - 3,515
Western - 900
Wiradjuri - 2,214
Scrutineers
Scrutineers appointed by each candidate are welcome to attend and observe in the polling place or the Regional Electoral Officer's office (as applicable).