Key election dates
- Close of rolls
6 pm Monday 4 August - Nominations
open Monday 4 August
close noon Wednesday 13 August - Early voting
Monday 1 to Friday 12 September - Postal vote applications
close 5 pm Monday 8 September - Postal votes
open Monday 18 August
close Monday 15 September - Election day
Saturday 13 September
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Local council elections 2008 | Saturday 13 September
Your vote is your voice in your local area. Be heard.
Enrolment
To be eligible to vote, you must be correctly enrolled. If you’ve changed address you’ll need to update your enrolment. Or if you’ve turned 18 or become an Australian citizen, you’ll need to enrol to vote for the first time. Voting is compulsory and all enrolment forms must be received by 6pm Monday 4 August 2008. The penalty for not voting in local government elections is $55.00.
Check where you are enrolled
Enrol or change details
Voting is not compulsory for enrolled non-residential electors except those enrolled on the Council of the City of Sydney roll.
Interested in working at the election?
Register your interest online or accept an offer of employment
Details about working in the lead-up to the election
Details about working on election day
Candidate nominations
Information for candidates
Handbooks and forms
More candidate information seminars
Free seminars in Hurstville, Chatswood and Randwick, will provide important information for candidates contesting any council election. Topics include the recent changes to the local government regulations and election funding.
Seminar details
Who do I vote for?
You will need to vote for the people you want to represent you on your local council. Councillors are elected for a four year term. In some councils you will vote for the Mayor who is also elected for a four year term.
What if there’s a referendum or a poll?
If your council is holding a referendum or poll you will vote on these issues.