King Island Council is a local government body in Tasmania, encompassing King Island and the adjacent minor islands within Bass Strait, in the north-west of the state. The King Island local government area is classified as rural and has a population of 1,601, with Currie as the main town and administrative centre.
History and attributes The King Island municipality was established on 1 January 1907 King Island is classified as rural, agricultural and small (RAS) under the Australian Classification of Local Governments.
Council Current composition Name Position Party Marcus Blackie Mayor Vernon Philbey Deputy Mayor Phillip Richards Councillor Ian Allan Councillor Ira Cooke Councillor David Bowden Councillor Gina Green Councillor Anna Hely Councillor Sarina Laidler Councillor Duncan McFie Councillor
2022 election results
Localities Bungaree Currie Egg Lagoon Grassy Loorana Lymwood Naracoopa Nugara Pearshape Pegarah Reekara Sea Elephant Surprise Bay Wickham Yambacoona Yarra Creek
See also List of local government areas of Tasmania
References
External links King Island Council official website Local Government Association Tasmania Tasmanian Electoral Commission - local government