Local council elections 2008 | Saturday 13 September
Your vote is your voice in your local area. Be heard.

Registration of electoral material 12noon 13 August to 5pm 5 September

arrow_quicklinks Information about registering electoral material
arrow_quicklinks Information about election advertising

Candidate nominations are now closed

arrow_quicklinks View nominated candidates
arrow_quicklinks Information for candidates
arrow_quicklinks Handbooks and forms
arrow_quicklinks Returning Officers' details

Election day is Saturday 13 September

Please remember: Voting is compulsory.
The penalty for not voting in local government elections is $55.00. Voting is not compulsory for enrolled non-residential electors except those enrolled on the Council of the City of Sydney roll.

Voting before the election

Will you be away for this election? Have you changed address recently and didn’t update your enrolment details before close of rolls on 4 August? As there is no absentee voting at local council elections, you can either vote by post or at your local pre-poll voting centre.

Apply to vote by post before 5pm 8 September

arrow_quicklinks Information about voting by post and application form

Pre-poll voting centres are open from 1 to 12 September

arrow_quicklinks Pre-poll voting centres
arrow_quicklinks Information about pre-poll voting

Where do I vote on election day?

You must vote in your council area or ward as there is no absentee voting.
Polling places are open from 8am to 6pm on Saturday 13 September

Find your polling places:

arrow_quicklinks You know your council area and/or ward
arrow_quicklinks You don't know your council area and/or ward? Check your residential enrolment for this election.

Enrolment

The electoral roll is now closed.
arrow_quicklinks Check your residential enrolment for this election
arrow_quicklinks Enrol or change your details for future elections

Non residential enrolments should be verified by calling 1300 135 736.

Interested in working at the election?

arrow_quicklinks Register your interest online
arrow_quicklinks Accept an offer of employment or complete employment details
arrow_quicklinks Details about working in the lead-up to the election
arrow_quicklinks Details about working on election day

Election results available on this website

Election night results: from 6pm with most results becoming available by 7pm
Check count and Declaration Vote results: from Sunday 14 September
Distribution of preferences: starts Tuesday 16 September

Enquiries 1300 135 736