The 2000 New South Wales local elections were held from May to December 2000 elect the councils of to elect the councils of a number of local government areas (LGAs) of New South Wales. The elections were all scheduled to be held on 11 September 1999, but were deferred while possible amalgamations were considered.[1][2]
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Background
Deferred elections
In July 1999, changes were introduced to the Local Government Amendment (Amalgamations and Boundary Changes) Act 1999 to allow for 24 LGAs to defer their elections while voluntary amalgamation proposals were being discussed.[1]
The following LGAs deferred their elections (listed with the LGAs that amalgamations were proposed with):
- Armidale and Dumaresq
- Burwood and Strathfield
- Concord and Drummoyne
- Grafton, Maclean, Ulmarra, Nymboida and Copmanhurst
- Richmond River and Casino
- South Sydney, Botany Bay and Randwick
- Tamworth, Parry, Walcha, Manilla, Nundle and Quirindi
- Windouran and Conargo
Election dates
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.
Amalgamated councils
| LGA | Former LGAs | Proclaimed | Commenced operations | Election date | Electors | Councillors | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armidale Dumaresq | Armidale; Dumaresq | 18 February 2000 | 21 February 2000 | 27 May 2000 | 24,811 | 9 | [1] |
| Richmond Valley | Richmond River; Casino | 18 February 2000 | 21 February 2000 | 3 June 2000 | 20,722 | 10 | [1] |
| Pristine Waters | Nymboida; Ulmarra | 24 May 2000 | 1 July 2000 | 29 July 2000 | 10,676 | 9 | [1] |
| Canada Bay | Concord; Drummoyne | 27 September 2000 | 1 December 2000 | 12 December 2000 | 60,926 | 9 | [3] |
Non-amalgamated councils
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 | [4] |
| Burwood | 15 July 2000 | [1] |
| Strathfield | 15 July 2000 | [1] |
| Parry | 2 September 2000 | [1] |
| Tamworth | 2 September 2000 | [1] |
| Nundle | 4 November 2000 | [1] |
| Quirindi | 4 November 2000 | [1] |