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NOMINATIONS are now open for the NSW council elections on September 14, where local leaders across the state will be chosen.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

“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.<\/p>\n

At council elections, voters must attend a polling place in their council area or ward.<\/p>\n

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NSW council elections will be held on September 14. Photo: ELEMENT5 DIGITAL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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“You cannot vote outside your local government area at local council elections,” Mr Phillips said.<\/p>\n

Key dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n

August 6: Lodgement of postal vote applications open<\/p>\n

September 9, 5pm: Postal vote applications close<\/p>\n

September 13: Pre-poll voting period closes. Times will vary for each location. Telephone assisted voting applications also close<\/p>\n

September 14, 8am \u2013 6pm:<\/p>\n

Election day<\/strong><\/p>\n

A full list of dates can be found here: elections.nsw.gov.au\/elections<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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