Dorset Council (Australia)



Dorset Council is a local government body in Tasmania, located in the far north-east of the state mainland. Dorset is classified as a rural local government area and has a population of 6,652. The major towns and localities of the region include Bridport, Derby and Ringarooma with Scottsdale the regional centre. Dorset was placed under a board of inquiry on 2 August 2023 and is currently under the supervision of commissioner Wardlaw. The current general manager is John Marik.

History and attributes
The municipality was established on 2 April 1993 after the amalgamation of the Scottsdale and Ringarooma municipalities. Dorset is classified as regional, agricultural and large under the Australian Classification of Local Governments.

Not in above list

 * North Lilydale
 * Pipers Brook
 * Tayene
 * Upper Esk
 * Weldborough

Errors in above list

 * Lebrina is wholly within Launceston Council area.
 * Tunnel is wholly within Launceston area.