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Aboriginal Land Council Election, 30 November 2019

Election of nine councillors

Following the close of nominations at 12 noon Tuesday 5 November 2019 only one nomination was received for the Northern Region. In accordance with clause 46 of the Aboriginal Land Rights Regulation 2014, the following candidate was declared elected unopposed.

Region

Elected Candidate

Northern Region

Charles Lynch

Following the close of poll at 6pm Saturday 30 November 2019 and the counting of votes, the following candidates were declared elected in accordance with clause 78 of the Aboriginal Land Rights Regulation 2014.

Region

Elected Candidate

Central Region

Grace Toomey

Mid North Coast Region

Peter Smith

North Coast Region

Dallas Donnelly

North Western Region

Anne Dennis

South Coast Region

Danny Chapman

Sydney/Newcastle Region

Abie Wright

Western Region

Ross Hampton

Wiradjuri Region

Leeanne Hampton

 
Elected councillors represent Aboriginal people in their region, direct and control the affairs of NSWALC, and make strategic decisions.

Report on the conduct of the 2019 NSW Aboriginal Land Council election.

For more information, visit the NSW Aboriginal Land Council website.

Results

The results are presented in a series of 2 reports:

First preference vote reports for each region:

Central | Mid North Coast | North Coast | North Western | South Coast | Sydney/Newcastle | Western | Wiradjuri

Distribution of preferences reports for each region:

Central | Mid North Coast | North Coast | North Western | South Coast | Sydney/Newcastle | Western | Wiradjuri

Below is a short explanation of the content of each report:

First Preference Votes

Ballot papers are counted from 6.00pm on election night and up to the close of postal voting at 6.00pm on the Wednesday after election day.

This report will show the following figures updated progressively:

  • Election night 1st preference figures for each polling place
  • Election night 1st preference figures for some, not all, declaration vote categories
  • 1st preference check count figures
  • Wednesday final declaration vote 1st preference check count figures

Distribution of Preferences

The distribution of preferences, if required, is conducted to determine who is to be elected.

The distribution of preferences will take place at the Regional Electoral Officer's office on Thursday following Election Day. Once completed by the Regional Electoral Officer, the distribution of preferences file will be updated.

Enrolment numbers

The following are the enrolment numbers at the close of the roll.

Central - 1,456

Mid North Coast - 1,779

North Coast -  1,690

North Western - 2,172

South Coast - 1,700

Sydney/Newcastle - 3,515

Western - 900

Wiradjuri -  2,214

Scrutineers

Scrutineers appointed by each candidate are welcome to attend and observe in the polling place or the Regional Electoral Officer's office (as applicable).