ALERT: Record number of postal vote applications received

2023 NSW State election

540,208 applications have been received to vote by post in the 2023 NSW State election. 

This is a more than 117% increase in applications from the 2019 NSW State election where 248,236 applications were received.

Completed postal vote packs must be received by the NSW Electoral Commission by 6pm on Thursday, 6 April.

Final results for the 2023 NSW State election cannot be confirmed until all votes have been counted:

• Wednesday 12 April – Estimated completion of LA districts check counts

• Thursday 13 April – Estimated distribution of preferences for LA districts

• Friday, 14 April - Estimated declaration of results for LA districts

• Thursday, 20 April - Estimated declaration of results for the Legislative Council

For more information about counting and results, you can view the recording of our webinar on the topic.

Election daily metrics are available on the NSW Electoral Commission website.

Further information about the NSW State election is available at elections.nsw.gov.au.