2026 Regional Council By-election
22 May 2026
A By-election is being held to fill a casual vacancy in the East Arnhem Regional Council Gumurr Miwatj Ward (1 vacancy).
Nominations are now open. Completed candidate nomination forms must be received by NTEC by 12:00pm, Wednesday 27 May. Late nominations cannot be accepted.
The Electoral Commissioner is the returning officer for the June 2026 Regional Councils By-elections.
For information on nomination, voting and key dates in the 2026 By-election click here or visit the NTEC website.
| Key Election Dates | |
|---|---|
| Nomination open | Thursday 21 May |
| Electoral roll closes | Monday 25 May, 5.00pm |
| Nominations close | Wednesday 27 May, 12 noon |
Dr Madeleine Kelso BVSc, East Arnhem Regional Council's Regional Manager - Veterinarian & Animal Control receiving the 2026 Spirit of JCU Award recognising outstanding alumni .
East Arnhem Regional Council's fourth Regional Wellbeing Camp to be held at Gulkula in 2026 bringing together 36 young people from across the region.
No more chasing pen and paper, we've gone digital
Congratulations to Patchouli, Regional Manager – Aged Care Services, on receiving the Aged Care Employee Day Award earlier this month.
No fires at the landfill
With great sorrow, East Arnhem Regional Council marks the passing of Mr B Marika AM.
The East Arnhem Regional Council Local Authorities for Milingimbi and Ramingining met formally this week. Local Authority Members considered and discussed the major issue of domestic violence.
In East Arnhem, the local government’s youth work doesn’t begin with a program. It begins with relationships.
Council President Lapulung Dhamarrandji, Deputy President Stephen Dhamarrandji, Councillor Marrpalawuy Marika and Councillor Ganygulpa Dhurrkay have met about the tragic loss of a 17-year-old Yolŋu girl in Galiwin’ku as reported by ABC News on 6 July 2026.
