Media release – Tasmanian Electoral Commission, 13 May 2021
All counting to be completed today
The distribution of preferences for Clark was completed last night. Distribution of preferences for Bass, Braddon, Franklin and Lyons are continuing and are expected to be completed later today.
Declarations of the poll
Declaration of the poll ceremonies will be held tomorrow, Friday 14 May at the following locations. Candidates, media and the general public are welcome to attend.
BASS
Tailrace Function Centre – Tamar Room
1 Waterfront Drive, Riverside
11:00am, Friday 14 May
BRADDON
paranaple Arts Centre
145 Rooke St, Devonport
11:00am, Friday 14 May
CLARK, FRANKLIN and LYONS
Blundstone Arena, Ricky Ponting Room
15 Derwent Street, Bellerive
10:00am, Friday 14 May
The declaration of the poll is a short ceremony at which the returning officer formally announces the elected Members of the House of Assembly. Candidates are invited to make a brief speech.
It is expected that the writs for all five divisions will be returned to Her Excellency the Governor after the declaration of poll ceremonies.
