The City of Lithgow is holding a local government By-election on Saturday, 8 April 2017.
Voting at this By-election is compulsory for electors who are:
- Enrolled to vote in the City of Lithgow local government area
- Citizens of Australia
- 18 years of age or older
To confirm or update your enrolment visit www.elections.nsw.gov.au
Register to receive a Braille ballot paper
To request a Braille ballot paper, you need to register with the NSW Electoral Commission by phoning 1300 135 736.
- You can register between the hours of 9am to 5pm from Monday to Friday, from Thursday, 23 February, through to Wednesday, 8 March 2017.
- You will need to make a verbal declaration that you are eligible for Braille voting.
You must register for your braille ballot paper before 5pm on Wednesday, 8 March 2017.
Delivery of your Braille ballot paper
Braille ballot papers can be delivered to a:
- Postal address of your choice (provide these details when you phone to register)
- Pre-poll venue within the council area conducting that election, or
- Polling Place (of your choice) on Election Day within the local government area.
Returning your braille ballot paper:
Braille ballot papers must be received in the Returning Officer's Office by 6pm on Monday, 10 April 2017.
General News – City of Lithgow By-election
You can vote at the By-election in the following ways:
Postal voting
Postal vote applications will be accepted up until 5.00pm on Monday, 3 April 2017. To apply, visit www.elections.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 135 736.
Pre-poll voting
Pre-poll voting can be conducted at the Returning Officer's Office
Address: 47 Main Street Lithgow NSW 279
Office hours:
- Monday, 27 March to Thursday, 6 April 2017; 8.15am - 4.30pm
- Friday, 7 April 2017; 8.15am - 6.00pm
In person, on Election Day
On Election Day, polling places are open between 8.00am and 6.00pm.
Further information about the By-election is available at www.elections.nsw.gov.au
Information for candidates
Nominations for Councillors
Nominations for Councillors also close at noon Wednesday, 8 March 2017.
Nominated candidates will be published at www.elections.nsw.gov.au as they are accepted.
More information
More information about the By-election is available at www.elections.nsw.gov.au