Voters are being encouraged to check their voting options ahead of the elections next month.
NSW Electoral Commissioner John Schmidt says that in response to Covid-19, all voters are able to vote early in person, postal voting eligibility has been expanded and for voters meeting strict eligibility criteria, iVote, the Commission’s technology-assisted online and telephone voting platform will be available at local council elections for the first time.
“Local Government elections will be held on December 4 but there are several ways voters can get their vote in ahead of that date,” he said.
“Voter safety is paramount, as is ensuring every eligible elector has a chance to have their voice heard.”
All polling places will be run in line with Covid-safe election guidelines including physical distancing, mask wearing, single-use pens and queue management. Signage and staff will direct voters to check in and comply with NSW Health advice.
For the most up-to-date information and keep up to date with the latest Health advice, voters are encouraged to visit elections.nsw.gov.au.
