MEDIA ALERT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 04/11/2024
Adelaide, South Australia
Options to vote early at the Black by-election
The Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) are providing several options for those who cannot vote in person at the upcoming Black by-election, being held on Saturday 16 November 2024.
Electoral Commissioner of South Australia, Mick Sherry acknowledges that some people may not be available or cannot vote in person on election day.
“We understand that some people are unable to attend a polling booth on polling day. Eligible voters can get their vote in ahead of election day by applying for a postal vote or visiting an early voting centre.”
You are eligible to vote by post if, on polling day, you are:
- Travelling,
- Sick, infirm, disabled or caring for someone, preventing you from attending a polling booth
- Due to give birth shortly, or
- Working and unable to leave your workplace to vote.
Postal applications for eligible electors are now available on the ECSA website, at local Australia Post outlets in the district of Black or via telephoning ECSA on 1300 655 232. The last day to apply for a postal application form is Thursday 14 November.
ECSA will start sending out postal voting packs from Monday, 4 November. At this time all candidates will be confirmed, and ballot papers will be printed.
ECSA has also organised two early voting centres (EVC’s) within the district of Black. Eligible voters can vote in person one week before election day, from Monday 11 November to Friday, 15 November.
“Two Early Voting Centres will be available. One at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Hallet Cove, and the second at the Lou Kesting Community Hall in South Brighton.”
These EVCs will be open from 8.00am to 6.00pm daily, with extra service hours on Thursday, 14 November, when opening hours will be from 8.00am to 8.00pm.
Information on EVC locations, accessibility and opening times will be available on the interactive map available on the ECSA website.
“As it is compulsory to vote in the Black by-election, voters should start planning how they will vote now. If you won’t be able to vote in person or will be away on election day, make sure you check your voting options on the website and cast your vote.”
Black by-election website
https://ecsa.sa.gov.au/elections/2024-black-by-election
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