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Entitlement date
Voters eligible to vote must enroll to do so by this date. If a voter does not submit their application to vote they can't do so and a fine will incur. This date of enrolment always occurs 57 days before the official election date. -
Council nominations close
Those wishing to stand for a council position must have their applications submitted by noon. This date always occurs 32 days before the official election date. -
Caretaker period begins
'Caretaker' period begins today for councils. This means that no major decisions can be made or projects undertaken during this period. -
Postal elections close
The postal elections close, therefore postal votes must be submitted no later than 6 p.m. -
Election day
Attendance voting occurs at voting centres on this day. It must always fall on the fourth Saturday of October.