2024 Berrigan Shire Council by-election

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A by-election for Berrigan Shire Council must be held as fewer candidates nominated than the number of councillors to be elected at the 2024 Local Government elections. The by-election will be held on Saturday, 23 November 2024.

 

You can also find information on the NSW Electoral Commission website.

Postal Voting

Postal vote applications are now open. Apply online or download an application form.

You must vote and complete your postal vote certificate envelope by 6pm Saturday, 23 November 2024 (election day).

Completed postal ballot papers must be received by the NSW Electoral Commission no later than 6pm Friday, 6 December 2024.

Registered General Postal Voters will have their pack sent automatically to their nominated address, week commencing Monday, 28 October 2024, and do not need to apply for a postal vote.

Where do I vote?

Voters at this election can choose to vote:

  • via post
  • in person at an early voting centre
  • in person on election day at our voting centres.

You must vote only once. 

Australians aged 18 and over are required to enrol and vote.

Early voting locations

Early voting locations will be open from Saturday, 16 November to Friday, 22 November 2024 (not open Sunday).  

Voting locations on election day

Voting centres will be open from 8am to 6pm on Saturday, 23 November 2024. 

Learn more about what to expect at a voting centre on election day.

No interstate voting 

As electors cannot vote outside their council area or ward, the NSW Electoral Commission is not providing interstate voting. Electors who will be travelling and unable to attend to vote in their area can postal vote

What are the key dates?

  • Monday, 14 October 2024
     Start of regulated period for electoral material
    Nominations open
    6pm: Close of roll for being a candidate or nominator
  • Tuesday, 15 October 2024
     Postal vote applications open
  • Wednesday, 23 October 2024
     12 noon: Close of nominations
    Close of registration of candidates
    Registration of electoral materials open
  • Thursday, 24 October 2024
     Announcement of candidates and conduct of ballot paper draw
  • Monday, 28 October 2024
     Postal vote mailing to electors commences
  • Friday, 15 November 2024
     5pm: Registration of electoral material closes
  • Saturday, 16 November 2024
     Pre-poll voting opens
    Telephone assisted voting for blind and low vision electors commences
    Close of registration for third-party campaigners
  • Monday, 18 November 2024
     6pm: Postal vote applications close
  • Friday, 22 November 2024
     6pm: Pre-poll voting closes
    6pm: Telephone assisted voting applications close
  • Saturday, 23 November 2024
     Election day: polling places open 8am – 6pm
    End of capped expenditure period
    1pm: Telephone assisted voting closes
    6pm: End of regulated period for electoral material
  • Friday, 6 December 2024
     6pm: Close of postal vote return
  • Tuesday, 10 December 2024
     10am: Distribution of preferences
  • Wednesday, 11 December 2024
     Declaration of results

 

FURTHER INFORMATION: 

2024 Berrigan Shire Council by-election - NSW Electoral Commission

Information for Residents

  • Do I need to vote?

    If you are eligible to vote in New South Wales and your enrolled address is in the Berrigan Shire Council area, you must vote in this by-election. 

    Use the address lookup tool on the homepage to find your council.

    If you are not enrolled in or are not eligible to be enrolled in the Berrigan Shire Council area, you cannot vote in this by-election.

     

  • How do I vote?

    Voting options for this by-election will include:

    • pre-poll (early voting) at a pre-poll venue*
    • voting in person at a polling place on election day
    • postal voting*
    • telephone assisted voting for electors who are blind or have low vision.*
     

    *Eligibility criteria apply for these options.

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