Election notice 4
2024 NSW Local Government elections
The 2024 NSW Local government elections will be held on Saturday, 14 September 2024.
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 6pm, Monday, 9 September 2024.
Early voting in person
Check your eligibility to vote early on our website. Voting is open on Saturday, 7 September and from Monday, 9 September 2024 to Friday, 13 September 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, 7 September 2024 and from Monday, 9 September 2024 to Friday, 13 September 2024.
Voting (only) is also open from 8am to 1pm on election day Saturday, 14 September 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 14 September.
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 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, 2 September to 6pm, Saturday 14 September 2024.
More information
- Visit elections.nsw.gov.au
- Call us on 1300 135 736.
- 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.