Tasmanian State Election

To vote in this State election, you must be correctly enrolled before 6 pm Wednesday 18 June 2025.

 

Election timetable 2025

27 June Announcement of nominations  

30 June Early voting commences (Locations published Monday 23 June)

11 July Postal vote applications close  

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Voting in person on polling day

Saturday 19 July 

Polling places will be open from8 am to 6 pm 

For the complete list of polling places across all divisions, head to: 

2025 State election

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Voting is compulsory

You can vote in person at a polling place on polling day. 

If you are unable do this, you may be eligible to vote early. The following options are available:

• vote in person at a pre-poll centre, 
• vote by phone (interstate and overseas electors only, early or on polling day), or
• apply to vote by post  (complete and return an application form by 4pm on Friday 11 July 2025)

Ways to Vote

 

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Tasmanian Parliament Overview

Legislative Council (Upper House)

• Role: Reviews legislation passed by the Lower House.
• Members: 15 members, each representing a single-member electorate.
• Elections: Staggered annually, with members serving 6-year terms.

House of Assembly (Lower House)

• Role: Forms government and passes legislation.
• Members: 35 members (7 from each of 5 electorates).
• Elections: Held every 4 years using the Hare-Clark proportional voting system.
• Premier: The leader of the party (or a coalition) that holds the majority becomes the Premier and forms government.

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