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Sorell Council

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Sorell Council
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Sorell Council is a local government body in Tasmania, situated in the south-east of the state. The Sorell local government area is classified as rural and has a population of 15,218.[2] The major centres of the region include Dodges Ferry, Dunalley, Primrose Sands and the principal town of Sorell.

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History and attributes

The Sorell Municipal Council was established on 1 January 1862, and the first council elected March 26 1862.[3] Sorell is classified as rural, agricultural and very large under the Australian Classification of Local Governments.[4]

Sorell was historically divided from Hobart, and relied on ferry transport until the construction of a causeway in 1872.[5]

Marion Bay, on the council's east coast, was home to the Tasmanian Falls Festival, an annual music and arts festival held every New Year's Eve for 17 years between 2003 - 2019. Due to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival did not continue beyond its 17th year.[6]

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Mayors

Past mayors of Sorell Council include:

  • Carmel Torenius (1994-1999)
  • Kerry Degrassi (1999-2000)
  • Carmel Torenius (2000-2012)
  • Kerry Vincent (2012-2024)[7]
  • Janet Gatehouse (2024-present)[8]

Councillors

The most recent election for the Sorell Council was conducted in 2022.[9] As of 2024, the council consists of the following elected members:[8]

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Suburbs

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