General information

Election calendar

View the key dates for each election:

• 2024 Epping State by-election key dates
• 2024 Hornsby State by-election key dates
• 2024 Pittwater State by-election key dates

Electoral Commissioner for NSW

The Electoral Commissioner is appointed under the Electoral Act to conduct and administer NSW State elections as the returning officer. The Electoral Commissioner is required to exercise his or her functions in an independent manner that is not unfairly biased against, or in favour of, any particular parties, candidates or other persons, bodies or organisations.

The Electoral Commissioner may use the services of election officials and electronic resources to assist in the conduct of the elections.

Election Manager

The Electoral Commissioner appoints an Election Manager for each Legislative Assembly district. A single election official may be appointed as the Election Manager for more than one electoral district.

Election Managers set up an office that is open to the public. Details of the Election Manager’s office including its address and opening hours will be available from the NSW Electoral Commission website or by calling 1300 022 011.

NSW Electoral Commission website

The NSW Electoral Commission website contains information such as key election dates, forms, general information regarding enrolment, details of registered political parties and candidates, nominated candidate details, voting options, voting centre locations and election results.

Candidate helpdesk

A candidate or party that has an enquiry about the processes for the nomination of candidates, the registration of electoral material, voting or counting information can call 1300 022 011 between 9am and 5pm weekdays and during the weekend of early voting and the election, or email candidates@elections.nsw.gov.au.

A candidate or party that has an enquiry about the registration of candidates for the election, the rules that apply to political donations and electoral expenditure, and making disclosures can call 1300 022 011 between 9am and 5pm weekdays, or email fdc@elections.nsw.gov.au.

Elector Enquiry Centre

An elector enquiry centre is established for electors who have questions about voting and other election processes. The Elector Enquiry Centre number is 1300 135 736.