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When were the last NSW council elections?

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William Brown

Published Mar 05, 2026

When were the last NSW council elections?

NSW Local Council elections held on 9 September 2017.

What was the last election held in NSW?

The 2019 New South Wales state election was held on Saturday 23 March 2019 to elect the 57th Parliament of New South Wales, including all 93 seats in the Legislative Assembly and 21 of the 42 seats in the Legislative Council.

How often are council elections held in Australia?

Local government ordinary elections are held on the third Saturday in October every two years. The next state-wide ordinary elections are scheduled for Saturday 21 October 2023. Councillors are elected for terms of four years in Western Australia.

How many members are there in NSW parliament?

93
Each house is directly elected by the people of New South Wales at elections held approximately every four years….

Parliament of New South Wales
Leader of the OppositionChris Minns, Labor since 4 June 2021
Structure
Seats135 (93 MLAs, 42 MLCs)

Are Victorian council elections compulsory?

It is not compulsory for council-enrolled voters to vote, except in Melbourne City Council. Council-enrolled voters must be: 18 years or older. not a State-enrolled voter within the council area.

What is a silent elector?

If you believe that your safety or the safety of your family could be put at risk when your address is shown on the electoral roll, you can apply for silent elector status. As a silent elector, your name is shown on the electoral roll and available to the public but your address is not.

Is NSW government liberal or Labour?

Political parties New South Wales is currently governed by the Liberal Party. The two main parties are the Liberal Party/National Party Coalition, and the Labor Party.

How often is local government elections held?

Ordinary local government elections Local government elections are held every two years.

How many years are there between elections?

Presidential elections: Elections for the U.S. President are held every four years, coinciding with those for all 435 seats in the House of Representatives, and 33 or 34 of the 100 seats in the Senate. Midterm elections: They occur two years after each presidential election.

How many liberals are in NSW parliament?

Party Representation

​Party# Members% Members
Australian Labor Party3639%
Liberal Party of Australia3437%
The Nationals1213%
​The Greens​33%