General Elections
2025 Local Government Elections
The 2025 Local Government Elections will take place in August, inviting voters from across the Territory to participate.
Twelve Councillors will be selected to represent the five wards across East Arnhem: Birr Rawarrang Ward (Ramingining), Gumurr Gattjirrk Ward (Milingimbi), Gumurr Marthakal Ward (Galiwin’ku), Gumurr Miwatj Ward (Gunyangara & Yirrkala) and Gumurr Miyarrka Ward (Gapuwiyak).
For more information about the 2025 Local Government Elections visit:
ntec.nt.gov.au/elections/current-elections/2025-local-government-elections
| Key Dates |
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| Friday, 11 July 2025 – Nomination Open |
| Tuesday, 22 July 2025 – Electoral roll closes |
| Thursday, 31 July 2025 - Nominations close |
| Friday, 1 August 2025 - Declaration of Nominations |
| Monday, 11 August 2025 – Early and Mobile voting commences |
| Saturday, 23 August 2025 - Election day |
| Monday 8 September - Declaration of the election result |
Voting Information
Remote voting for East Arnhem will commence on 14th August through to the 22nd August. Dates for each community will be announce after nominations close.
For more information and to ensure you are enrolled to vote visit: https://ntec.nt.gov.au/
Nomination Information
This is your opportunity to represent your community. Nominations will open on Friday 11 July and close 12 noon, Thursday 31 July.
Visit the Council Office to complete and submit a nomination form or complete the form online at ntec.nt.gov.au/25LGE
For information about the role and responsibilities of a councillor contact the East Arnhem Regional Council office in your community or phone 08 8986 8986.
2021 NT Council Elections
The below results relate to the NT Council Elections conducted on 28 August 2021.
Due to only a minimum number of candidates nominating in the Gumurr Miwatj Ward, Gumurr Marthakal Ward and Birr Rawarrang Ward no elections were required in these wards.
