Are you passionate about the Town of Gawler and want to help shape its future?

Council elections are your opportunity to make a real difference in your community. If you care about local issues, are not afraid of a challenge, enjoy working as part of a team, and want to be involved in making important decisions, then nominating for Council could be for you.

This is your chance to have a voice, represent your community, and help guide the direction of Gawler for years to come.

Nominations open - Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 9am
Nominations close - Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 12pm

Before you nominate, make sure you are an Australian citizen, aged over 18 and enrolled to vote. If you have all of these then you’re likely eligible, but it's important to check your electoral enrolment before the roll closes on Friday 31 July 2026

To find out more about how to nominate to become a candidate - click HERE
How to prepare your election materials - click HERE
For information about campaign laws and regulations - click HERE
Running your campaign - click HERE
Winning your campaign - click HERE

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Take a look at this helpful document. It’s a great guide that explains everything you need to know about how local government works and what’s involved in becoming a Councillor. It covers:

1. Thinking about nominating
2. Understanding local government
3. How councils work
4. Getting ready to nominate
5. Running your election campaign
6. Election time
7. What happens if you’re elected – and what comes next
8. Support and resources

It’s a simple way to get informed, feel prepared, and understand what’s involved every step of the way.

View the document HERE