With the Australian federal election approaching, voters in the Glen Innes region are encouraged to plan ahead and understand their options for casting their vote. Polling day is set for Saturday, 3rd May, with polling places open from 8 am to 6 pm.
Early Voting Options
For those unable to vote on polling day, early voting is available either in person or by post. Early in-person voting in Glen Innes will take place at:
Uniting Church Hall Glen Innes
70 Macquarie Street
Early voting hours are:
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Saturday, 26 April – 9 am to 4 pm
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Monday, 28 April to Thursday, 1 May – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
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Friday, 2 May – 8:30 am to 6 pm
You are eligible to vote early if, on polling day, you:
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are outside the electorate where you are enrolled to vote
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are more than 8 km from a polling place
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are travelling
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are unable to leave your workplace to vote
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are seriously ill, infirm or due to give birth shortly (or caring for someone who is)
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are a person with disability (or caring for someone who is)
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are a patient in hospital and can’t vote at the hospital
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have religious beliefs that prevent you from attending a polling place
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are in prison serving a sentence of less than three years or otherwise detained
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are a silent elector
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have a reasonable fear for your safety or wellbeing
Voting on Polling Day
On Saturday, 3rd May, voters can cast their ballots at any polling place within their state or territory. Local polling places in the Glen Innes area include:
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Uniting Church Hall Glen Innes, 70 Macquarie Street
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Glen Innes Public School, Cameron Lane
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Emmaville Central School, 20-28 Park Road
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Ben Lomond War Memorial Hall, 1231 Ben Lomond Road
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Deepwater School of Arts, 72 Tenterfield Street
Make sure to check your enrolment details and consider your voting options ahead of time to ensure your voice is heard in this important election.
