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Election updates for councils

In the lead up to the election, the NSW Electoral Commission publishes election updates for councils to share key information about the election.

Council update No.1 | 9 October 2023

  • Featured: Election webinar series; Supporting the integrity of these elections; Communications resource hub.

Council update No.2 | 2 November 2023

  • Featured: Duration of pre-poll voting period; Assistance sought to increase accessible venues within your council area; Election webinar series; Recruitment campaign for Returning Officers; Council information; Follow us.

Council update No.3 | 19 December 2023

  • Featured: First meeting of new councils; Election webinar series; Technology assisted voting review: Final report; Follow us; Office arrangements during public service shutdown period.

Council update No.4 | 4 March 2024

  • Featured: Polls and Referenda; Council seminars; Election webinar series; Communications resource available - start planning.

Council update No.5 | 8 May 2024 

  • Featured: Pre-poll duration; Candidate information; Council information reminder; Communications resources reminder.

Council update No.6 | 14 June 2024 

  • Featured: Regulated compliance and electoral funding legislation.

Council update No.7 | 27 June 2024 

  • Featured: Preparation and confirmation of non-residential electoral rolls; Non-residential roll management system; Councils receiving nominations; Voter FAQs; Council information and resources.

Council update No.8 | 18 July 2024 

  • Featured: Reminder non-residential rolls to be finalised 5 August 2024; Reminder for Councillors and Mayors: Political donation and electoral expenditure disclosures are due; Nominations Online Management System (NOMS); Candidate handbook; Our voter awareness campaign is live; Election advertisements available to place in your local newspaper; Community education resources available now; Councils and electoral material; Non-client councils to provide nomination forms.

Council update No.9 | 5 August 2024 

  • Featured: Close of rolls (including non-residential roll); Nomination lodgements commencing; Candidate assistance; Referenda and Polls; Voting options advertisement assets; Using countback elections for casual vacancies after the 2024 election.

Council update No.10 | 2 September 2024

  • Featured: Assets to promote voting options and election day; Reminder: countback elections for casual vacancies after the 2024 elections; Enquiries and support; Pre-poll voting; Telephone assisted voting; Election day; Electoral material.