Election notice 3: Notice of contested election
Mid-Western Regional Council by-election
Saturday, 7 December 2024
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Voting is compulsory.
Postal voting
You may be eligible to vote by post. Check your eligibility and apply for a postal vote on our website. You can also apply over the phone or by downloading and printing a form available on our website.
Applications must be received by 5pm, Monday, 2 December 2024.
Early voting
Check your eligibility to vote early on our website. Voting is open on Saturday, 30 November 2024 and from Monday, 2 December 2024 to Friday, 6 December 2024.
Locations can be viewed on our website. Opening hours may vary for each location.
Telephone assisted voting
Telephone assisted voting is only available to people who are blind or have low vision. Electors can apply and vote from 9am Saturday, 30 November 2024 and from Monday, 2 December 2024 to Friday, 6 December 2024.
Voting (only) is also open from 8am to 1pm on election day Saturday, 7 December 2024.
Eligible voters can register on our website or by calling 1300 24 86 83.
Voting on election day
Polling places will open from 8am to 6pm on Saturday, 7 December 2024.
Electors must vote in their area or ward and can find information about where to vote on our website.
Information about the candidates
Details of the candidates for the by-election, including their political parties or if independent, are published on our website, see ‘Who are the candidates?’ in your area or ward.
Registered electoral material
Electoral material (how-to vote cards) registered for distribution on election day are available on our website from Monday 25 November to 6pm, Saturday 7 December 2024.
Further information
- Visit elections.nsw.gov.au
- Email the candidate helpdesk at candidates@elections.nsw.gov.au
- Call the candidate helpdesk on 1300 022 011.
- If you are deaf, hard of hearing and/or have a speech impairment, please contact us through the National Relay Service (NRS). Choose your access option and ask for 1300 135 736.
- If you need an interpreter, please call TIS National on 131 450 and ask them to call the NSW Electoral Commission on 1300 135 736.
Matthew Phillips
Acting Electoral Commissioner