2012 Northern Territory local elections

For the Legislative Assembly held in August, see 2012 Northern Territory general election.

2012 Northern Territory local elections

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The 2012 Northern Territory local elections were held on 24 March 2012 to elect the councils of all 17 local government areas (LGAs) in the Northern Territory. ^{[3] [4] [5] [6]}

Voting was compulsory for any person who is on the Northern Territory electoral roll in an address that is within a council area. ^{[7] [8]}

Like the territory's general elections, the local elections were conducted by the Northern Territory Electoral Commission (NTEC). ^{[9] [10]}

References

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2. "NT COUNCIL ELECTIONS" (PDF). Wagait Shire Council. 24 March 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 March 2025. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
3. "NT Council Elections". Northern Territory Electoral Commission. 2012. Archived from the original on 20 April 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
4. "2012 Local Government General Elections". Northern Territory Electoral Commission. Archived from the original on 17 April 2025. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
5. Kissel, Anthea (2 April 2012). "VIDEO: Results in for council elections". ABC News. Archived from the original on 3 April 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
6. Herbert, Carolyn (2 April 2012). "NT council election results officially declared". ABC News. Archived from the original on 31 October 2016. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
7. "NTEC Council Election Postal Voting Guide". AFL Northern Territory. 23 February 2012. Archived from the original on 25 June 2025. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
8. "Northern Territory". Electoral Council of Australia and New Zealand. Archived from the original on 14 October 2024. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
9. Perera, Alicia (28 August 2021). "Today is the NT local government election day. Here's everything you need to know to have your say". ABC News. Archived from the original on 7 January 2024. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
10. "100 days to go until the 2025 Local Government Elections". Northern Territory Electoral Commission. 15 May 2025. Archived from the original on 19 May 2025. Retrieved 19 May 2025.