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Legislative Council check count update

The check count (batching and data entry) for the Legislative Council ballot papers began on Sunday at the Legislative Council count centre, Rosehill Racecourse Exhibition Hall.

The Legislative Council check count figures will begin appearing today on the NSW Electoral Commission website.

The check count will report first preference votes, both above and below the line, for all groups and candidates that appear on the ballot paper.

The website will be progressively updated to Wednesday, 10 April.

It is anticipated the distribution of preferences to determine the elected Legislative Council candidates will occur on Friday, 12 April 2019. This date is subject to change.


Candidates or their representatives, registered political parties, media and any member of the public are welcome to attend.


Elector enquiry centre
1300 135 736 

Media enquiries only
nswecmedia@elections.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (02) 9290 5936