2024 NSW Local Government elections

There are 128 local government councils in NSW. Each council represents a local government area. The NSW Electoral Commission will be conducting the elections for 126 councils on Saturday, 14 September 2024 for the election of Councillors. Some councils will also be holding mayoral elections, constitutional referendums and/or polls. Fairfield City Council and Liverpool City Council have chosen to use a commercial election provider.

Voting is compulsory at all NSW local government elections except for council polls.

More information about how local government elections work.

Read the 2024 NSW Local Government elections Service charter. 

The 2024 NSW Local Government elections will be held on Saturday, 14 September 2024. We are looking for people to work at these elections, including people who have never worked at an election before. Expressions of interest are now open.

View more information about the positions available and rates of pay for the 2024 NSW Local Government elections.

Braille ballot papers

Braille ballot papers will be available for the 2024 NSW Local Government election. Electors who wish to vote using braille ballot papers can apply by calling us on 1300 135 736 or by email to enquiries@elections.nsw.gov.au

Applications for braille ballot papers are open from Monday, 1 July to 6pm on Monday, 5 August 2024. 

Braille ballot papers can be: 

• posted to an elector’s enrolled address or an alternative address, or 

• delivered to a voting centre (during pre-poll or for election day) within the elector’s council area, where the papers will be completed in person.

View more information on braille ballot papers.

Learn about becoming a candidate for the 2024 NSW Local Government elections. Please read all details under each topic to see what is applicable to you and the relevant deadlines under each topic. 

Becoming a candidate for the 2024 Local government elections

Election bulletins for political participants

Bulletin No.1 | 10 May 2024

• Featured: Election date; Candidate information webinars; Candidate, group and third-party campaigners must register to start campaigning; Compliance with electoral funding laws; Disclosure obligations; Campaign accounts; Information and support; Administration of the 2024 elections in Fairfield and Liverpool.

Bulletin No.2 | 25 June 2024

• Featured: Election calendar; Candidate and participant information; Candidate and participant helpdesk; Registration for candidates and groups; Nomination as a candidate; Upcoming actions requested of registered parties; Postal vote applications; Registration of third-party campaigners; Amendments to registered details of candidates, groups or third-party campaigners; Determining who is responsible for compliance with electoral funding laws; Funding and disclosure online; Administration of the 2024 elections in Fairfield and Liverpool.