September 9th 2024.
Residents in NSW now have the opportunity to vote for their local government representatives as pre-polling begins across the state. This is a great opportunity for citizens to have their voices heard and play a role in shaping their communities.
The pre-polling period started on Saturday and will continue until September 13. However, it is important to note that early polling places will not be open on September 8. This means that if you know you will not be able to make it to the polls on September 14, you must vote beforehand. Voting in the local election is mandatory, so it is important to make arrangements to cast your vote.
The NSW Electoral Commission will be conducting the elections for 126 councils, while Liverpool and Fairfield City Councils will be using a commercial election provider. These local government elections are held every four years, on the second Saturday in September.
You may be wondering, how can I vote in the pre-poll? According to acting NSW Electoral Commissioner Matthew Phillips, there will be pre-poll locations operating in every area. However, the hours and locations may vary, so it is important to check when your chosen pre-poll place will be open before heading out to vote. Additionally, to be eligible to vote in the pre-poll, you can check here.
The local government election will take place on Saturday, September 14. Polls will open at 8am and close at 6pm. If you are unable to vote in person on this day, you can also register for a mail-in vote. Pre-poll voting will open on September 7, but will not be available on Sunday, September 8. Telephone and assisted voting applications will also open on September 7.
If you are voting in person, you must vote in your enrolled council area at a polling place. To find your local polling place and early polling places, you can use the NSW Electoral Commission's address lookup tool. On September 14, you can vote from 8am until 6pm. If you are unable to vote in person due to being interstate, you can register for a mail-in vote.
So, who are you voting for? There are hundreds of councillors running for election across multiple government parties. Some areas may have councillors running from both major parties, while others may have candidates from just one major party, as well as smaller parties and independents. To find out who is running in your electorate, you can use the "who are the candidates" tool on the NSW Electoral Commission's website.
You may also be wondering, what am I voting for? The local election allows residents to choose who they want to represent them on a local level. The elected councillors will serve a term of four years, and the number of councillors elected varies from council to council. When councils are divided into wards, an equal number of councillors are elected into each ward, with the elected person representing your specific area in the larger local council.
If this is your first time voting, it is important to make sure you are enrolled in your local electorate. You can find all the information about how to enrol and update your enrolment details on the NSW Electoral Commission's website. This is a great opportunity for first-time voters to get involved in the democratic process and make their voices heard.
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