Early Voting Opens Ahead Of The 2024 Local Government Elections

Tuesday, 03 Sep 2024

Early Voting Opens Ahead Of The 2024 Local Government Elections The NSW Local Council Elections are on Saturday, 14 September 2024. All eligible voters within the Griffith Local Government Area (LGA) are reminded that voting is compulsory and must be completed within their Local Government Area.
Early voting opens on Saturday, 7 September 2024. If you are unable to vote on election day, you can cast your vote early at one of the designated pre-polling locations in the Griffith LGA.
Pre-Polling Locations:
Griffith Aboriginal Community Centre
Address: 5 Wiradjuri Place, Griffith
Open: Wednesday, 11 September to Friday, 13 September 2024
Griffith Region Returning Officer's Office
Address: Griffith Regional Sports Centre, Merrowie Street, Griffith
Open: Saturday, 7 September to Friday, 13 September 2024
Residents should check the opening times for these pre-polling places by visiting elections.nsw.gov.au/elections
For those who cannot attend a polling place, a reminder that applications for postal voting close on Monday, 9 September 2024. To apply, visit the NSW Electoral Commission Website.
For any questions regarding the voting process, voters are encouraged to contact the NSW Electoral Commission’s Elector Enquiry Centre on 1300 135 736.
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