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Consultation has concluded
Consultation has closed. Thank you for your interest.
Do you have a preference for electing your Council member by division or across the whole local government area?
We are seeking your feedback on our current electoral arrangements! Once consultation concludes a report will be presented to the Mayor and Councillors for their consideration.
There are two proposed options available for the next local government election in 2024, including remaining a 'Single Member Division', or becoming 'Undivided'.
Option 1: No change - remain as single member divisions
Council would remain the same as it is now, with a Mayor who leads the region and six Councillors who each represent a geographical division. The candidate with the most votes in each division becomes a Councillor.
Option 2: Undivided - no divisions across the region
All candidates for Councillor are listed on the ballot paper for the entire Whitsunday Region, with voters nominating their preferences across all candidates. The six candidates who receive the most votes become the Councillors. There would be a separate ballot paper for the Mayor.
Advantages and Disadvantages
Read our Fact Sheet, located on the right hand side of the page, to help you understand more about the advantages and disadvantages of having a divided or undivided region.
Have Your Say
Consultation will be open until 5pm, Wednesday 30 March 2022.
Complete the quick poll below to have your say!
You can also contact us by:
In person: Complete the short survey at any of our Customer Service Centres
A consultation report will be presented to Council for their consideration.
If no change is proposed, Council remains a 'Single Member Division' local government area and no further action is taken.
OR
Council resolves to write to the Local Government Change Commission requesting a review of the current electoral arrangements, with a recommendation to become an ’Undivided’ Council. The Change Commission is responsible for reviewing Council electoral arrangements to determine if a proposed change is in the public interest and is ultimately responsible for making the decision.
Consultation has closed. Thank you for your interest.
Do you have a preference for electing your Council member by division or across the whole local government area?
We are seeking your feedback on our current electoral arrangements! Once consultation concludes a report will be presented to the Mayor and Councillors for their consideration.
There are two proposed options available for the next local government election in 2024, including remaining a 'Single Member Division', or becoming 'Undivided'.
Option 1: No change - remain as single member divisions
Council would remain the same as it is now, with a Mayor who leads the region and six Councillors who each represent a geographical division. The candidate with the most votes in each division becomes a Councillor.
Option 2: Undivided - no divisions across the region
All candidates for Councillor are listed on the ballot paper for the entire Whitsunday Region, with voters nominating their preferences across all candidates. The six candidates who receive the most votes become the Councillors. There would be a separate ballot paper for the Mayor.
Advantages and Disadvantages
Read our Fact Sheet, located on the right hand side of the page, to help you understand more about the advantages and disadvantages of having a divided or undivided region.
Have Your Say
Consultation will be open until 5pm, Wednesday 30 March 2022.
Complete the quick poll below to have your say!
You can also contact us by:
In person: Complete the short survey at any of our Customer Service Centres
A consultation report will be presented to Council for their consideration.
If no change is proposed, Council remains a 'Single Member Division' local government area and no further action is taken.
OR
Council resolves to write to the Local Government Change Commission requesting a review of the current electoral arrangements, with a recommendation to become an ’Undivided’ Council. The Change Commission is responsible for reviewing Council electoral arrangements to determine if a proposed change is in the public interest and is ultimately responsible for making the decision.
