Local Government (Elections) Regulation
A Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS), a consultation Feedback Form and other supporting information are available for review by councils, other stakeholders and the wider community. Feedback on the proposed regulatory framework for elections may be provided until close of business on Friday, 12th December 2025.
The RIS examines the impact, including costs and benefits, of remaking the electoral provisions under Part 11 and Schedules 4–11 of the LG Regulation into a standalone LG Elections Regulation. The aim is to ensure that it is the best option available to deliver a responsive and accessible regulatory framework that provides clear and effective policy guidance on the conduct of local government elections.
Documents
- Regulatory Impact Statement – PDF – 4.55MB.
- Feedback Form – Word – 204KB.
Interested parties, including councils, other stakeholders, and the wider community are invited to submit written comments using the Feedback Form to OLG.
If commenting on a specific matter or provision, please refer to the relevant section number of the LG Regulation.
Submissions may be made:
Online: Via the NSW Government’s ‘Have Your Say’ webpage at https://www.nsw.gov.au/have-your-say
By email: With the subject ‘LG Elections Regulation’ to olg@olg.nsw.gov.au, or
By post: LG Elections Regulation
Council Governance Team
Office of Local Government
Locked Bag 3015
Nowra NSW 2541
The closing date for submissions is close of business on Friday, 12th December 2025.
What will happen with submissions?
OLG will review and evaluate the submissions received, and amendments may be made to the proposed LG Elections Regulation. Copies of submissions will be provided to the Legislation Review Committee of the NSW Parliament along with a final version of the proposed LG Elections Regulation.
All submissions received will be published on this webpage when available. Personal information including phone numbers, email addresses and signatures will be redacted prior to publication. Additionally, any personally identifying, offensive or defamatory content will also be redacted.
If you wish for all or part of your submission to be treated as confidential, please clearly state this in your submission.