Local Government Election Day

Griffith residents are reminded that the Local Government Election will be held on Saturday 14 September 2024, with voting compulsory for all eligible residents within the Local Government Area.

Polling places will be open from 8am to 6pm on Election Day at the following locations:

  • Beelbangera Public School
  • Griffith East Public School
  • Griffith North Public School
  • Griffith Public School
  • Griffith Uniting Church
  • Hanwood Public School
  • Lake Wyangan Public School
  • Yenda Public School
  • Yoogali Public School

For those unable to attend on Election Day, early voting is available from Saturday 7 to Friday 13 September 2024 (excluding Sunday 8 September) at the Griffith Regional Sports Centre, 15 Merrowie Street, Griffith.

Early voting is also available on Wednesday 11 to Friday 13 September at the Griffith Aboriginal Community Centre, 5 Wiradjuri Place, Griffith.

Please check the NSW Electoral Commission website for opening times of early voting centres and accessibility for all voting locations.

The NSW Electoral Commission provides support for people living with disability to ensure a smooth voting process. If you need assistance at a polling venue, you can ask someone for help.

Venue staff are trained to assist, or you may nominate a friend, relative, or another person (other than a candidate) to help you. If you do not nominate anyone, a venue official may provide assistance. Additionally, if you are unable to leave your vehicle, ballot papers can be brought to you.

For voters who are blind or have low vision, telephone-assisted voting will be available in the lead-up to Election Day.

Residents are reminded that postal votes must be received by the Electoral Commission no later than Friday 27 September 2024 to be counted.

The official declaration of the election will take place between Monday 30 September and Friday 4 October 2024.

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