15 August 2024
Greetings Residents and Families,
Re: Information regarding the NSW Local Government elections Saturday 14 September 2024
Maroba has received information from the NSW Electoral Commission with a reminder to residents who are on the Electoral role that voting in the upcoming Local Government elections is compulsory.
Residents who are registered voters have the following options available to enable voting.
- If you are already registered as a General postal voter with the Australian Electoral Commission, then your postal vote pack will be sent out automatically (no need to do anything further).
- Residents can apply for a one-off postal vote (if you are not registered as a General Postal voter) – note you must apply before 9 September 2024
- Paper copy of application form is available at reception, or you can go to the following website and apply online https://opva.elections.nsw.gov.au/
- If able, you can visit a local polling place on Election Day – 14 September 2024
It is the responsibility of residents, with family support if required, to cast their vote (if a registered voter) in the upcoming election. A voter may choose an assistant (such as a friend or family member) to help complete the ballot papers and envelope according to voter’s instructions but the voter must sign the envelope or make a mark as a signature.
We hope this update will assist you to exercise your right to vote !
Kind regards
Viv Allanson
CEO, Maroba
Communication to residents and families re. Local Gov Election 14-9-24