2027 Local Government Periodic Election

In South Australia, whole of state council elections (called periodic elections) are held every four (4) years for all 68 councils except the Municipal Council of Roxby Downs, which operates under its own administration. The next periodic council elections will take place in April 2027.

For more information on the 2027 periodic election to go  https://www.lga.sa.gov.au/ or Elections SA - Council Elections

The Flinders Ranges Council

The Flinders Ranges Council currently has a Mayor and eight (8) Councillors who are elected for a four (4) year term.

The last elections were in November 2022, with the next election scheduled for November 2026.

The current elected members are:

• Mayor - Ken Anderson
• Deputy Mayor - Patricia (Patsy) Reynolds
• Councillor Ian Carpenter
• Councillor Greg Flint
• Councillor Julian Hipwell
• Councillor David Hunter
• Councillor Ashley Parkinson
• Councillor Angus Searcy
• Councillor Steve Taylor

Key Dates

The key dates for the 2027 Periodic Election are as follows:

The caretaker period will commence no later than Tuesday 9 February 2027 and continue until the conclusion of the elections.

Voters Roll

The voters roll for council elections has two components:

1. The State (House of Assembly) Electoral Roll
2. The Council Voters Roll

State (House of Assembly) Electoral Roll

If you are enrolled on the South Australian House of Assembly roll for an address within The Flinders Ranges Council area, you will automatically receive a voting pack in the mail.

It is your responsibility to ensure your enrolment details are current.

To check or update your enrolment details, please visit the Electoral Commission of South Australia website or call 1300 655 232.

Council Voters Roll

What is the Voters Roll?

The Council Voters Roll is for people who are entitled to vote in a council election but do not live in the council area.

This typically includes people who own, lease or occupy property in The Flinders Ranges Council but have their primary residence elsewhere in South Australia.

Who needs to apply?

You may need to apply for the Supplementary Roll if you:

• own a home or investment property in the Council area but do not reside in the district
• lease or operate a business in the district
• are part of a company or group that owns or occupies property in the area

Important Information for 2027

Under section 15(5a) of the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999, the Council Voters Roll is purged on 1 January in an election year.

Recent legislative amendments also require that any person applying for inclusion on the Supplementary Roll must be enrolled on the House of Assembly roll (i.e. have a South Australian residential address).

If you are not enrolled on the House of Assembly roll, you are not eligible to apply for the Council Voters Roll.

Applying for the 2027 Council Voters Roll

If you meet the above eligibility requirement, there are three application forms depending on your circumstances:

Form 1 – Natural Person (Individual Owner or Occupier)
Use this form if you are an individual (natural person) who is:

• a non-resident sole owner of a rateable property; or
• a non-resident occupier (tenant) of a rateable property.

Form 2 – Body Corporate (Company or Organisation)
Use this form if a business, organisation or incorporated entity (body corporate) is:

• the sole owner of a rateable property; or
• the sole occupier (tenant) of a rateable property.

A designated person (who must be enrolled on the South Australian House of Assembly roll) must be nominated to vote on behalf of the organisation.

Form 3 – Group Owners or Group Occupiers
Use this form where a property is:

• owned by more than one owner; or
• occupied by more than one occupier / tenant.

The group must nominate a designated person (who must be enrolled on the South Australian House of Assembly roll) to vote on behalf of the group.

Key Information

• Applications must be submitted before the close of rolls at 5pm on 31 July 2026 for the 2027 Election
• A person is only entitled to one vote, regardless of the number of properties owned or occupied
• Providing false or misleading information is an offence under the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999

Thinking of Becoming a Candidate?

Thinking about standing for council? A suite of free, self-paced modules are available to learn more about being on council before you nominate.

Get a clear overview of what councils do, what council members are responsible for, and the behaviours expected in the role, so you can decide if it’s right for you and feel more prepared if you go ahead.

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