Northern Rivers votes

NOMINATIONS are now open for the NSW council elections on September 14, where local leaders across the state will be chosen.

The window to update the electoral roll used at the election has passed; however, voters can update their details or enrol to vote if they are eligible through a declaration vote at polling places.

Acting NSW electoral commissioner Matt 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,” Mr Phillips said.

At council elections, voters must attend a polling place in their council area or ward.

“You cannot vote outside your local government area at local council elections,” Mr Phillips said.

Key dates:

August 6: Lodgement of postal vote applications open

September 9, 5pm: Postal vote applications close

September 13: Pre-poll voting period closes. Times will vary for each location. Telephone assisted voting applications also close

September 14, 8am – 6pm:

Election day

A full list of dates can be found here: elections.nsw.gov.au/elections