Legislative Council elections 2026
Postal voting is available for voters who cannot attend a polling place, either during early voting or on polling day. Like ordinary and pre-poll voting, postal voting maintains the secrecy of your vote. Applications close 4 pm Friday 24 April.
Postal vote applications are now open and close at 4 pm on Friday 24 April. You can download and print an application form, or call 1800 801 701 to request a copy.
Ballot papers can only be printed once nominations have closed and all candidates are known. Postal ballot packs will be sent to approved applicants from Monday 13 April.
Once you have submitted your application, it can take several days to receive your postal ballot pack. You can contact 1800 801 701 to discuss the status of your application or your ballot pack.
Complete your ballot paper before 6 pm on polling day, Saturday 2 May.
Return it as soon as possible, following the instructions provided, to ensure it is received in time. We can receive returned postal votes until 10 am Tuesday 12 May.
Postal delivery times can vary. Applying early and returning your ballot promptly will help ensure your vote is counted.
If you are interstate or overseas, telephone voting is available and may be a more reliable option than postal voting.
If you haven't received your postal ballot pack by Thursday 30 April, you may need to consider attending a pre-poll location or polling place on polling day.
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