Voting by post in NSW council elections? Apply now
Postal vote applications are now open for eligible voters who are unable to vote in person at the upcoming NSW local council elections.
Local council elections will be held in NSW on Saturday, 14 September 2024.
Acting NSW Electoral Commissioner Dr Matthew Phillips, encourages eligible postal voters to apply as early as possible for their postal voting pack.
“Applications opened today, Tuesday, 6 August, and we’ll start sending out postal voting packs from Monday, 19 August after all candidates are confirmed and ballot papers can start to be printed.”
“The most efficient way to apply for a postal voting pack is online through the NSW Electoral Commission website. Applying through third parties can result in significant delays.”
“Apply now on the Commission website to be first in line to receive your pack. Applications are open at opva.elections.nsw.gov.au.”
“Our online portal is simple to use, and postal voting packs can be sent to your home address or any address you nominate within Australia or overseas. If you don’t have internet access, you can phone us,” he said.
Dr Phillips said people who can’t vote in person on election day can also get their vote in ahead of election day by voting at a pre-poll venue.
In addition to postal voting, eligible voters can vote in person one week before election day from Saturday, 7 September to Friday, 13 September (excluding Sunday, 8 September) at pre-poll venues.
“Information on pre-poll locations, accessibility and opening times will be available soon on the NSW Electoral Commission website.”
Dr Phillips said voters should start planning how they would vote now.
“If you won’t be able to vote in person or will be away on election day, make sure you check your voting options on the website and get set to vote.”
Further information about the elections is available at elections.nsw.gov.au
General awareness animations covering voting options and how to fill out a postal vote are available on our YouTube channel.
Information in 26 languages about how, when and where to vote is available on our website.
Media contact
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