Dorset Council (Australia)
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Interactive map of Dorset Council | |||||||||||||
| Coordinates: 41°04′14″S 147°42′32″E / 41.0706°S 147.7089°E | |||||||||||||
| Country | Australia | ||||||||||||
| State | Tasmania | ||||||||||||
| Region | North-east Tasmania | ||||||||||||
| Established | 2 April 1993 | ||||||||||||
| Council seat | Scottsdale | ||||||||||||
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| • Mayor | Vacant | ||||||||||||
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• Total | 3,231 km2 (1,247 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Website | Dorset Council | ||||||||||||
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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.