Declaration of nomination updates
Region 1: Kumangka Warrarna Wangkanthi (Central)
The declaration of nominations was held at 12 noon on Monday 24 February 2025. The declared candidates are detailed below in ballot paper order.
Declared candidates
| COULTHARD, Dwayne |  |
| O’MEARA, Marnie |  |
| O’BRIEN, Trevor |  |
Region 4: Murraylands, Riverland and South East
At the declaration of nominations at 12 noon on Monday 24 February 2025, the number of accepted candidates was not more than the number of vacancies and the following person was declared elected.
Declared elected
| MITCHELL-MATTHEWS, Dan |  |
To watch the declaration of nominations, view online
https://www.youtube.com/live/GDxZEvripFA
Who can be a candidate?
To be eligible to be a candidate for Region 1 – Kumangka Warrarna Wangkanthi (Central), you must be:
- An Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person; and
- 18 years or older; and
- On the South Australian electoral roll at the close of roll (5pm, 11 February 2025); and
- Be enrolled within Region 1
OR
Be a traditional owner in relation to an area located wholly or partly within Region 1.
To be eligible to be a candidate for Region 4 – Murraylands, Riverland and South East, you must be:
- Male; and
- An Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person; and
- 18 years or older; and
- On the South Australian electoral roll at the close of roll (5pm, 11 February 2025); and
- Be enrolled within Region 4
OR
Be a traditional owner in relation to an area located wholly or partly within Region 4.
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Who cannot be a candidate?
You are not able to be a candidate, if you:
- Are currently in jail; or
- Have been found guilty of a serious criminal offence within the last 2 years; or
- Are restricted from travelling within South Australia because of bail, parole or other agreement; or
- Have been disqualified from managing corporations under the Corporations Act 2001.
How do I nominate? (Closed)
To nominate, you must:
- Complete a nomination form; and
- Provide a recent photograph of your head and shoulders; and
- Provide a criminal history report (such as a police check) that is less than 6 months old
OR
Complete a police check application form and supply the required identity documents.
There is no cost to apply for a police check as part of your nomination.
All nomination documents must be received by ECSA before 5pm, Tuesday 11 February 2025.
You may choose either of the following methods to submit your documents to ECSA:
- Scan the completed documents and email to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Deliver the completed documents in person to ECSA at Level 6, 60 Light Square, Adelaide SA 5001
Please contact us on 1300 655 232 if you require assistance nominating.