Council plays an important role in the community by supporting the economic, social and cultural development of the municipality. Council provides a broad range of services, facilities and programs that enhance community wellbeing and support individuals, families and community groups. Councillors are elected community leaders who work collaboratively to develop and deliver a shared vision for the municipality. They help set the strategic direction of Council and uphold the values that guide decision-making and service delivery.
Mayors, Deputy Mayors and Councillors are elected to serve four-year terms. The Mayor and Deputy Mayor are elected directly by the community.
2026 Local Government Elections
Local government elections will be held in October 2026 and are conducted by postal ballot. Voting is compulsory. Delivery of ballot packs commences on 5 October and the poll closes on 27 October with counting commencing on 28 October.
Nominations for candidates opens on 7 September and closes on 21 September.
Updates on the elections and further information on issuing supplementary ballot packs will be provided on this page.
Further information can be found on the Tasmanian Electoral Commission website.
General Manager’s Electoral Roll (Local Government Elections)
The General Manager’s Roll allows people who own, occupy or represent a property in Kingborough to vote in Council elections, even if they do not live in the municipality or are not enrolled on the State electoral roll. Enrolment is not automatic.
You may be eligible for the General Manager’s Electoral Roll if:
- you are a resident in the Kingborough municipality, but not eligible for the State electoral roll (for example, because you are not an Australian Citizen), or
- you own or occupy land in Kingborough, but do not live in Kingborough (e.g. you lease a shop or own a property), or
- you are the nominated representative of a corporate body which owns or occupies land in Kingborough.
How to enrol for the GM’s Electoral Roll
You will need to complete one of the following forms and submit it by 6pm on Thursday, 10 September 2026:
- To enrol a person who is not eligible to be enrolled on the Tasmanian House of Assembly electoral roll within this municipal area (including property owners/occupiers), please use the GM Roll Electoral Enrolment for individuals form (PDF)
- To nominate a person to vote on behalf of a corporate body, please use the GM Roll Enrolment by nominee of a corporation form (PDF)
Completed forms can be:
- By hand to
Kingborough Civic Centre
15 Channel Highway
Kingston;
or
- Mailed to:
The General Manager
Kingborough Council
Locked Bag 1
KINGSTON TAS 7050
If you have previously registered for the GM’s Roll but need to update your enrolment details, you are required to re-register using one of the above forms to ensure your details are up-to-date.
