Legislative Council distribution of preferences: 2023 NSW State election

The distribution of preferences for the Legislative Council election will be conducted at 11am on Wednesday 19 April 2023 at the NSW Electoral Commission’s Liverpool Street office at Level 23, 175 Liverpool Street, Sydney.

Candidates or their representatives, registered political parties, media and members of the public may attend the distribution of preferences, subject to sufficient space being available.

Although it is not necessary to register ahead of time, all visitors to our offices must provide their names and contact details upon arrival, and follow any directions about safety while present in our workplace.

Media are requested to confirm their attendance with the NSW Electoral Commission media team at nswecmedia@elections.nsw.gov.au or (02) 9290 5936.

For those unable to attend, the Legislative Council distribution of preferences will also be livestreamed. There is no requirement to register to view this event. A link to view the livestreaming will be published on our website at Live events. If there are technical difficulties that prevent or interrupt the livestream, the distribution of preferences will continue at the scheduled time.

More information regarding the vote count can be found on the NSW Electoral Commission website.


Media contact
(02) 9290 5936
nswecmedia@elections.nsw.gov.au