Enrolling to Vote

The first thing is to Enrol to Vote! Make sure you enrol by July 2026 to get your voting papers sent to you on time.

Not sure if you're already enrolled to vote in Council elections?

The good news is, its really quick and easy to check. If you are enrolled for state and federal elections, you're automatically enrolled for local council ones too. Great!

But, if you've moved house, changed your name, or just turned 18 you'll need to make sure your details are up to date. Just go to ecsa.sa.gov.au/enrolment to find out, and you're done! That was easy.

Do you live elsewhere but own a property in Burnside?

You might be eligible to vote in both places, but, your enrolment for the Burnside Council (or another area) where you pay rates is not automatic. You will need to apply for this voting entitlement.

Applications for the 2026 electoral roll will be accepted after 1 January 2026 and close in July 2026, to be included on the roll you will need to complete the appropriate application form, be a State Elector and submit the form to the council. 

The application forms will be available in January 2026.

We will process your application and let you know if you have been added to the roll.

Do you own a business in Burnside?

You might be eligible to enrol to vote in the election. You will need to apply for this voting entitlement.

Applications for the 2026 electoral roll will be accepted after 1 January 2026 and close in July 2026, to be included on the roll you will need to complete the appropriate application form, be a State Elector and submit the form to the council. 

The application forms will be available in January 2026.

We will process your application and let you know if you have been added to the roll.