State and by-election reports

After each state election and by-election, ECSA produces a report which is tabled in Parliament and made publicly available. The reports cover all aspects of an election, including a summary of the results.

Detailed results are made available in statistics reports, or on our past state election results page.

Publications

ECSA Publications

Annual reports and other corporate publications

ECSA produces an annual report every financial year detailing activities and providing accountability to stakeholders. The annual report is tabled in Parliament and contains audited financial statements and performance indicators.

We also produce other corporate publications that deal with the strategic and operational aspects of ongoing activities. 

Access copies of reports and other associated publications on the annual reports and other corporate publications page.

 

Brochures, guides and videos

We publish a wide range of materials designed to inform and educate South Australians about our electoral processes. Brochures, guides and videos range in accessibility levels and are produced in multiple languages to cater for everyone.

Find out more on our brochures, guides and videos page.

 

Election reports

Council elections

After each council election, we produce a report covering all aspects of the election, including a summary of the results. 

Access all reports on our council election reports page.

State elections and by-elections

After each state election and by-election, we produce a report which is tabled in Parliament. For state elections, a statistics report is also published.

Access all reports on our state and by-election reports page.

 

Research reports

Research publications are presented in a variety of different formats that are free to read, including:

Access research is availble via

Freedom of information

The Freedom of Information Act 1991 (the Act) gives members of the public a legally enforceable right to access information held by the South Australian Government, subject to certain conditions.

Application for access

Applications for access or amendments to documents under the Act must be in writing. Online applications can be made via SA.GOV.AU.  Alternatively you can make an application via a letter or email accompanied by the relevant application form available via the State Records of South Australia website.

Applications for access or amendments to documents must: 

  • specify that the application is made under the Freedom of Information Act 1991
  • be accompanied by the statutory fee (by cheque, money order or cash)
    • Exemptions apply for concession holders or for applicants that can demonstrate financial hardship
    • Additional charges may be levied in processing a request, dependent on the nature and complexity 
  • clearly identify the documents being sought or the matter to which they relate 
  • state whether the application is for access or amendment of documents 
  • state whether the documents contain information of a personal nature 
  • specify the applicants address 
  • specify the method of access to the document, such as inspection at an arranged time and location, or having a hard or electronic copy provided. 

Written application not made online via the State Records portal should be addressed to:

Accredited Freedom of Information Officer 
Electoral Commission SA 
GPO Box 646 
Adelaide SA 5000 

Or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Electoral Commission SA will acknowledge all Freedom of information (FOI) applications within 2 business days. 
A determination is generally made within 30 days of receipt however in some cases an extension may be granted and this will be advised in writing.      

Further information

Any enquires about FOI applications can be directed to 1300 655 232 during business hours or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Further detail on the FOI process and application forms can be found on the State Records for South Australia website.

Internal review

If you are not satisfied with a determination, you can request an internal review.  The application to review a decision under FOI form can be found via the State Records Website.

The application to request an internal review form should be sent with the statutory fee to the principal officer within 30 days of receiving your determination. 
Application fees and charges are located on the State Records Website.

Applications for an internal review should be forwarded to: 

Electoral Commissioner 
Electoral Commission SA 
GPO Box 646 
Adelaide SA 5000 

Or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

External review by the Ombudsman

After an internal review is completed and you are not satisfied with the decisions, or where you have been unable to apply for an internal review, you can apply for an external review by the Ombudsman.

You may also request an external review by the Ombudsman if you have no right to an internal review.

The application for review by the Ombudsman should be lodged within 30 days after the date of a determination. The Ombudsman’s office, at their discretion, may extend this time limit.

Investigations by the Ombudsman are free.  For further information contact:

Appeal to the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT) 

If you are not satisfied with the decision made by Electoral Commission SA or after a review by the Ombudsman, you can appeal to SACAT. 

You must exercise your right of review to SACAT within 30 calendar days after being advised of the determination or the results of the review. Any costs will be determined by SACAT, where applicable. 

For further information contact:

Strategic Plan 2017-20

MESSAGE FROM THE ELECTORAL COMMISSIONER

The Electoral Commission of South Australia’s (ECSA) 2017 – 2020 Strategic Plan describes the strategic priorities that will enable us to achieve our purpose of providing high quality electoral services for South Australians.

This plan comes at a time of growing interest in technological innovation, community demands for convenient and accessible voting services and increased public scrutiny of the funding and disclosure of political parties.

To ensure we are positioned to respond to these demands, our strategic priorities focus on delivering high quality election services, community and stakeholder engagement and a renewed investment in electoral research. Importantly this plan also focuses on cultivating a high performing organisation through investment in our staff and infrastructure.

Our annual business plans and individual performance and development agreements will support this plan and ensure ECSA is aligned to deliver the strategic priorities over the next four years.

Strategic Plan 2017-20 (PDF 1.79 MB) 

 

Mick Sherry
ELECTORAL COMMISSIONER

VALUES

Independent:
acting with impartiality and transparency

Professional:
demonstrating respect, integrity and accountability at all times

Innovative:
an agile, creative, engaged and responsive organisation


VISION
Provide excellence in electoral administration

PURPOSE
To provide high quality electoral services for South Australians  

 STRATEGIC PRIORITY 1

Deliver high quality election services

Actions 

  • Identify and implement improved systems and processes

Outcomes

  • Improved elector services
  • Efficiencies gained including reduced time frames and costs

Actions 

  • Successfully deliver electoral events

Outcomes

  • Electoral events delivered within designated time frames
  • No election challenged and upheld due to administrative error

Actions 

  • Review election procedures, practices and processes in a timely manner after each electoral event

Outcomes

  • Improvements to organisational procedures identified and implemented
  • Recommendations for legislative change

 STRATEGIC PRIORITY 2

Engage the community and stakeholders to promote awareness, participation and compliance in electoral matters

Actions 

  • Design and implement a comprehensive engagement strategy

Outcomes

  • Community groups and stakeholders identified through a stakeholder engagement plan
  • Networks and partnerships developed

Actions 

  • Implement strategies to promote awareness, participation and compliance

Outcomes

  • Improved community and stakeholder awareness
  • Electoral engagement targets including enrolment, turnout and formality are met
  • Stakeholders met compliance obligations

STRATEGIC PRIORITY 3

 Conduct research into a range of electoral matters

Actions 

  • Design and implement a comprehensive research strategy

Outcomes

  • Useful research topics identified through evidenced based processes

Actions 

  • Enter into partnerships with other organisations

Outcomes

  • Build partnerships and encourage research into electoral matters
  • Partnerships deliver wider breadth of research and efficiencies through cost sharing

Actions 

  • Develop and publish research projects that inform and influence change

Outcomes

  • Improved understanding and knowledge of electoral matters
  • Research results influence changes to legislation and operational procedures
  • Research used or referenced by external stakeholders

STRATEGIC PRIORITY 4

Cultivate a high performing values based organisation

Actions 

  • Align organisation to deliver strategic priorities

Outcomes

  • Role descriptions, policies, structure and resource allocation align with strategic priorities
  • Staff understand their role and how they contribute to strategic priorities

Actions 

  • Imbed our values into the organisation

Outcomes

  • Recruitment of staff that demonstrate our values
  • Values incorporated into decision making, planning and delivery of electoral events

Actions 

  • Effectively manage performance including recognising and acknowledging staff achievements

Outcomes

  • Staff achievements acknowledged through a recognition process
  • Performance effectively managed

Actions 

  • Invest in our staff and infrastructure

Outcomes

  • Enhancement of staff skills, knowledge and experience through undertaking training and development opportunities
  • Infrastructure adds value to election process

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