The NSW Electoral Commission is encouraging NSW voters to check their enrolment before 5 August 2024 to make sure they are ready to vote in the 2024 Local Government elections.
The elections will be held in NSW on Saturday, 14 September 2024 and voting is compulsory.
The electoral roll used at the election cannot be updated after 6pm on Monday, 5 August.
Acting NSW Electoral Commissioner Matt Phillips reminded voters that at council elections voters must attend a polling place in their council area or ward.
“If you’ve moved recently or aren’t enrolled to vote where you currently live, update your details now so you can vote at a polling place near you on 14 September.”
“You cannot vote outside your local government area at local council elections, so it’s important your details on the electoral roll are correct.”
Mr Phillips said NSW has the highest enrolment rate in the country but it is everyone’s responsibility to maintain the electoral roll’s accuracy.
“NSW can be proud of its 99 per cent enrolment rate but if your details change, you must update them on the electoral roll. Visit elections.nsw.gov.au to find out how.”
“I encourage anyone who has moved recently to put updating your electoral roll details on the top of your to-do list.”
Mr Phillips said it is compulsory to enrol to vote in NSW elections if you are eligible and aged 18 or over.
“All you need to enrol is a driver’s licence or similar identification document or you can have someone who is already enrolled confirm your identity.”
Further information about enrolment and about the 2024 NSW Local Government elections is available on the Electoral Commission website.
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