South Australians urged to consider council roles

Key points

• South Australians are being encouraged to consider standing for council in the April 2027 elections. A statewide Shape Your World campaign, run by the Local Government Association of South Australia and the Electoral Commission of South Australia, offers free online resources to help people decide.
• Candidate nominations open on 26 January 2027 and close at noon on 9 February 2027. Voting is by postal ballot and closes at 5pm on 7 April 2027.
• The elections were moved from November 2026 at the Electoral Commission's request.