All government agencies and their activities are governed by legislation. The following statutes are administered by the Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA):
- Electoral Act 1985
- Expiation of Offences Act 1996
- Constitution Act 1934
- Local Government (Elections) Act 1999
- Local Government Act 1999
- City of Adelaide Act 1998
These statutes provide the requirements enabling ECSA to conduct all aspects of state general elections and by-elections, referendums, and local government periodic and supplementary elections.
In addition to these, ECSA conducts elections for many non-government bodies on request. Elections for non-government bodies are regulated by the relevant election rules contained in their Acts or constitutions (some of which are listed below).
Other statutes
- Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands Rights Act 1981
- Architectural Practice Act 2009
- Superannuation Funds Management Corporation of South Australia Act 1995
- Superannuation Act 1988
- South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Act 1992
Relevant regulations
- Electoral Regulations 2009
- Expiation of Offences Regulations 2011
- Local Government (Elections) Regulations 2010
- City of Adelaide (Elections and Polls) Regulations 2010
- Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands Rights Regulations 2010
- Superannuation Funds Management Corporation of South Australia Regulations 2010
- Superannuation Regulations 2001
- Architectural Practice (Election) Regulations 2010