76 candidates to contest Tweed Shire Election on 29 October

29 September 2016

Have your say - help shape your community and its future

A field of 76 candidates have been confirmed to contest the seven councillor positions available in the Tweed Shire Council election on 29 October 2016.

Candidate nominations closed at 12 noon on Wednesday 28 September with 15 groups and four individuals nominating and being allocated places on the ballot paper by the NSW Electoral Commission.

“Saturday 29 October provides the 90,000 residents of the Tweed community the opportunity to choose the elected representatives to lead the Tweed for the next four years,” Council General Manager, Troy Green said.

“The size of this field, with 76 candidates, demonstrates the enthusiasm and passion the people of the Tweed have to represent their community.

“Residents should have their say, not just because voting is compulsory, but because this is their chance to elect leaders and decision makers that have an important role in positioning the Tweed as a leader in Northern Rivers NSW for the next four years.

“This year’s election carries some extra significance with an important referendum vote on whether to increase the number of Tweed Shire councillors from seven to nine for future elections.”

The full list of candidates, poll locations, enrolment details and information on where and how to vote is available from the NSW Electoral Commission website at http://www.elections.nsw.gov.au/elections/tweed_shire_council_election_29_october_2016 or via links on Council’s website http://www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/Elections

Pre-poll voting will be available from 17 October at the following locations:

  • Returning Officer’s Office, Tweed Heads South


  • Canvas and Kettle Function Room, Murwillumbah Civic and Cultural Centre


  • St Cuthberts Anglican Church Hall, Tweed Heads


  • Sydney pre-poll, NSW Electoral Commission, Kent St, Sydney


Tweed Shire Council Election – key dates:

Monday 17 October – Pre-poll voting opens

Friday 21 October 5:00pm - Registration of electoral material closes

Monday 24 October 5:00pm – Postal vote applications close

Friday 28 October 6:00pm – Pre-poll voting closes

Saturday 29 October 8:00am – 6:00pm – Election Day

Monday 31 October 6:00pm – Return of postal votes closes

Friday 4 November – Declaration of results by Returning Officer

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