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The2000 New South Wales local elections were held from May to December 2000 elect the councils oflocal government areas (LGAs) ofNew South Wales, Australia. The elections were all scheduled to be held on11 September 1999, but were deferred while possible amalgamations were considered.[1][2]
In July 1999, changes were introduced to theLocal Government Amendment (Amalgamations and Boundary Changes) Act 1999 to allow for 24 LGAs to defer their elections while voluntary amalgamation proposals were being discussed.[3]
The following LGAs deferred their elections (listed with the LGAs that amalgamations were proposed with):
For newly created LGAs, the elections were scheduled several months after the official proclamation and commencement of operations. A number of councils which deferred elections ultimately did not proceed with amalgamations, and also held elections.[4]
| LGA | Former LGAs | Proclaimed | Commenced operations | Election date | Electors | Councillors | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armidale Dumaresq | Armidale; Dumaresq | 18 February 2000 (2000-02-18) | 21 February 2000 (2000-02-21) | 27 May 2000 (2000-05-27) | 24,811 | 9 | [1] |
| Richmond Valley | Richmond River; Casino | 18 February 2000 (2000-02-18) | 21 February 2000 (2000-02-21) | 3 June 2000 (2000-06-03) | 20,722 | 10 | [1] |
| Pristine Waters | Nymboida; Ulmarra | 24 May 2000 (2000-05-24) | 1 July 2000 (2000-07-01) | 29 July 2000 (2000-07-29) | 10,676 | 9 | [1] |
| Canada Bay | Concord; Drummoyne | 27 September 2000 (2000-09-27) | 1 December 2000 (2000-12-01) | 12 December 2000 (2000-12-12) | 60,926 | 9 | [5] |
A number of councils which deferred elections ultimately did not proceed with amalgamations, and also held elections throughout 2000.
| LGA | Election date | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| South Sydney | 1 July 2000 (2000-07-01) | [6] |
| Burwood | 15 July 2000 (2000-07-15) | [1] |
| Strathfield | 15 July 2000 (2000-07-15) | [1] |
| Parry | 2 September 2000 (2000-09-02) | [1] |
| Tamworth | 2 September 2000 (2000-09-02) | [1] |
| Nundle | 4 November 2000 (2000-11-04) | [1] |
| Quirindi | 4 November 2000 (2000-11-04) | [1] |
TheAustralian Democrats had their first-ever victory onSouth Sydney City Council, with Peter Furnesselected as a councillor forSouth Ward.[7] However, he left the party in April 2003 to joinLabor.[8][9]
The South Sydney City Council local government election is being held this Saturday.
