2026 Community Survey
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Have your say in Council's 2026 Community Survey from 6-25 October! You can complete the survey online or paper questionnaires are also available from the Naracoorte and Lucindale Council offices, Naracoorte Library and Lucindale Post Office. People who participate in the survey can enter a draw to win one of five $100 gift cards! The survey has been commissioned by Council and is being independently conducted by Further Insight. Click on the Your Say button on our home page for more information.

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Key Dates

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2027 Council Election dates

DescriptionDate

Close of rolls
If you're enrolled to vote in SA state elections, you'll automatically be enrolled to vote in council elections.
A ballot pack will be sent to your registered mailing address.
You can check and update your enrolment details online at www.councilelections.sa.gov.au/enrol

5:00pm Monday
4 January 2027
Nominations open
Interested in running for council?
You'll need to nominate to become a candidate before you can start campaigning your candidacy.		Tuesday
26 January 2027
Nominations close
You must submit your nomination before the deadline.		12:00pm Tuesday
9 February 2027
Ballot packs mail-out period
Ballot packs will be sent to the mailing address included on your enrolment.
Instructions and guides on how to vote are included in the ballot pack.		Thursday 11 March -
Wednesday 17 March 2027
Close of Voting 
You must return your ballot papers so they reach the Electoral Commission before this deadline.		5:00pm Wednesday
7 April 2027
Scrutiny & CountFrom 9:00am Saturday
10 April 2027

The Electoral Commission of SA and the Local Government Association of SA have developed a council elections website with key election information. The site is now live at www.councilelections.sa.gov.au

*This document is authorised by CEO Kelly Westell, DeGaris Place, Naracoorte, SA, 5271.