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Derwent Valley Council

Derwent Valley Council is a local government body situated in southern-central Tasmania, west of Hobart. Derwent Valley is classified as a rural local government area and has a population of 10,290,[1] it includes the localities of Bushy Park, Maydena and Strathgordon, with New Norfolk the major, principal town.

Derwent Valley Council
Tasmania
Map
Map showing the Derwent Valley local government area.
Coordinates42°48′46″S 146°25′22″E / 42.8129°S 146.4227°E / -42.8129; 146.4227
Population10,290 (2018)[1]
 • Density2.5049/km2 (6.488/sq mi)
Established2 April 1994[2]
Area4,108 km2 (1,586.1 sq mi)[1]
MayorMichelle Dracoulis
Council seatNew Norfolk
RegionUpper Derwent River region
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons
WebsiteDerwent Valley Council
LGAs around Derwent Valley Council:
West Coast Central Highlands Southern Midlands
West Coast Derwent Valley Council Glenorchy
West Coast Huon Valley Kingborough
Map showing Derwent Valley LGA in Tasmania
View over the Derwent Valley towards Hobart

History and attributes

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Derwent Valley was established on 2 April 1994, it was previously known as the New Norfolk Municipal Council.[2] Derwent Valley is classified as rural, agricultural and large (RAL) under the Australian Classification of Local Governments.[3]

The Tarn Shelf within Mount Field National Park is located within the region and is an area of significant botanic interest.

Council

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Current composition

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The current logo replaced an older logo that depicted an oast house (a kiln for drying hops), trees and a roll of paper which are representative of major industries in the municipality.

The current Council was elected in 2022:

NamePositionParty affiliation
Michelle DracoulisMayor/Councillor Independent Labor[4]
Luke BrowningDeputy Mayor/Councillor Independent
Jessica CosgroveCouncillor Independent
Justin DerksenCouncillor Independent Liberal[5]
Matt HillCouncillor Independent
Peter BinnyCouncillor Independent Liberal[6]
Phillip BingleyCouncillor Independent
Sara LoweCouncillor Independent

2022 election results

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This section is an excerpt from Results of the 2022 Tasmanian local elections § Derwent Valley.[edit]
2022 Tasmanian local elections: Derwent Valley[7][8]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Independent LaborMichelle Dracoulis (elected)1,50823.51
IndependentLuke Browning (elected)78012.16
IndependentJessica Cosgrove (elected)4627.20
Independent LiberalPeter Binny (elected)4567.11
IndependentPhillip Bingley (elected)4016.25
Independent LiberalJustin Derksen (elected)3976.19
IndependentMatt Hill (elected)3345.21
IndependentJames Graham3024.71
IndependentPhillip Bigg2954.60
IndependentSara Lowe (elected)2934.57
GreensHeather Chaplin2503.90
IndependentWayne Shoobridge2093.26
IndependentBrody Wiggins1692.63
IndependentNatasha Woods1382.15
Independent LaborDeb Carnes1221.90
Independent LaborLiz Virtue1211.89
Independent LaborBrett Maryniak1171.82
IndependentEve Nelson600.94
Total formal votes6,41495.92
Informal votes2734.08
Turnout6,68780.10
Party total votes
Independent3,44353.68
Independent Labor1,86829.12
Independent Liberal85313.30
Greens2503.90

Localities

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Not in above list

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "3218.0 – Regional Population Growth, Australia, 2017-18: Population Estimates by Local Government Area (ASGS 2018), 2017 to 2018". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2019. Estimated resident population, 30 June 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Agency Details: Derwent Valley Council". search.archives.tas.gov.au. Tasmanian Government. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
  3. ^ "Local government national report 2014-2015". regional.gov.au. Australian Government. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  4. ^ "Labor endorses small business owner as candidate for Fairfax".
  5. ^ "Liberals look to stars, commit to space research and development".
  6. ^ "Six questions for the council candidates".
  7. ^ "Derwent Valley Council". Tasmanian Electoral Commission.
  8. ^ "Six questions for the council candidates". New Norfolk News. 3 October 2022. Archived from the original on 3 January 2024.
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