Frequently Asked Questions

Question:

How do I vote?

Answer:

Voting in your electorate:

• Polling places are open from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Polling Day.
• When you approach the polling place, supporters will usually be handing out 'How to Vote' cards for their candidates. These cards show the candidate's suggested preferences that support their interests.
• The issuing officer will ask you for your full name, if you have voted before in this election and confirm your electoral district.
• They will look up your name on the electoral roll.
• The electoral roll will be marked to ensure that you only vote once.
• At a State election, you will be issued with two ballot papers - one for your Legislative Assembly district and one for your Legislative Council region. At a by-election, you will be issued with a single ballot paper for the district in which the vacancy exists.
• When you cast your vote:
  • proceed alone to a vacant voting screen
  • read the instructions printed on the ballot papers
  • fill in the ballot papers
  • fold the ballot papers to conceal the vote
  • put each ballot paper separately in the appropriate ballot box.

If your name is not on the electoral roll but you believe it should be, you will be issued with a declaration vote.

If you are unable to or have difficulty writing or you do not understand the process, ask the Polling Place Manager for assistance.

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