2026 South Australian First Nations Voice election explained

Country:	South Australia
Type:	parliamentary
Ongoing:	no
Election Date:	21 March 2026
Previous Election:	2024 South Australian First Nations Voice election
Previous Year:	2024
Next Election:	2030 South Australian First Nations Voice election
Next Year:	2030

The 2026 South Australian First Nations Voice election will be held on 21 March 2026 to elect the First Nations Voice to Parliament, an advisory body for Indigenous Australians in the Parliament of South Australia. The election will be held on the same day as the South Australian state election.^{[1] [2]}

Constituencies and process

There are six electoral constituencies, and unlike state and federal elections, voting is not compulsory. Around 14,000 Aboriginal people live in Adelaide, and between 3,000 to 4,000 in each of five regional constituencies. There are 11 representatives for the central Adelaide Voice, and seven for each regional Voice, making a total of 46.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Key dates . 2024 South Australian First Nations Voice election.
2. Web site: SA First Nations Voice election results show low turnout, but candidate urges 'give us a chance' . ABC News.
3. Web site: Richards . Stephanie . SA First Nations Voice to give Aboriginal people 'a seat at the table', commissioner says . . 2 March 2024 . 2 March 2024.