Local Government Candidates
There are a total of 68 local government councils in South Australia. In council elections, people may nominate to be a candidate for mayor, or a councillor representing a single ward or the whole of the council area where it is not divided into wards. More information
- Council candidates page (includes information on eligibility, the nominations process and legislation)
- Introduction to Local Government (PDF, 122KB)
Parliamentary Candidates
Frequently asked questions about nominating.
Currently, there are 47 House of Assembly members who are elected for a 4–year term.
There are 22 Legislative Council members, half of whom are elected at each general election, and serve a term of 8 years.
For a list of all Members of Parliament visit the Parliament South Australia website.
Electoral Reform
Reforms are being introduced through the Electoral (Accountability and Integrity) Amendment Act 2024
For further information
- Visit our new Electoral Funding and Donations Reform page
- Contact ECSA Compliance at
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Political Parties
If you would like more details on party registration, see our how to register a political party page.
For further information
- Contact ECSA via
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