The 2000 New South Wales local elections were held from May to December 2000 elect the councils of local government areas (LGAs) of New South Wales, Australia. The elections were all scheduled to be held on 11 September 1999, but were deferred while possible amalgamations were considered.
Background Deferred elections
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 24,811 9 Richmond Valley Richmond River; Casino 20,722 10 Pristine Waters Nymboida; Ulmarra 10,676 9 Canada Bay Concord; Drummoyne 60,926 9
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 Burwood Strathfield Parry Tamworth Nundle Quirindi
Results
The Australian Democrats had their first-ever victory on South Sydney City Council, with Peter Furness elected as a councillor for South Ward. However, he left the party in April 2003 to join Labor.
The elections marked a significant period of change in local government across New South Wales, as several newly amalgamated councils held their inaugural elections. The newly formed Armidale Dumaresq Council held its first election on 27 May 2000, followed by Richmond Valley on 3 June 2000, Pristine Waters on 29 July 2000, and Canada Bay on 12 December 2000. Several non-amalgamated councils also held deferred elections throughout the year, including South Sydney, Burwood, Strathfield, Parry, Tamworth, Nundle, and Quirindi.
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