Local Government Elections 2024

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Local Government Elections will be held on Saturday, 14 September from 8am to 6pm.

Nine Councillors elected by the community will make up Mid-Western Regional Council.

These Councillors determine the direction of the organisation for the next term. The operational management is led by the General Manager, and supported by four directors responsible for Operations, Development, Community and Corporate Services.

 A Mayor is elected by Councillors at the first meeting of the new Council, scheduled for Wednesday, 9 October.

Pre-poll voting opens on Saturday, 7 September and will close on Friday, 13 September. 

Voting is compulsory. All election information including your enrolment, nearest polling location and local candidate information is available via the NSW Electoral Commission.

Pre-poll Voting Locations

Pre-poll voting is available from 7 September 2024 - 13 September 2024 at the following locations:

  • Gulgong Memorial Hall | 112 Herbert Street, Gulgong
  • Rylstone Memorial Hall | 67-75 Louee Street, Rylstone
  • St Johns Anglican Hall | 2 Church Street, Mudgee
 

Opening Hours 

  • Monday-Wednesday 8.30am-5.30pm
  • Thursday 8.30am-8pm
  • Friday 8.30am-6pm

 

Voting on Election Day - 14 September

Not sure where to vote on election day?  Use the Where do I vote tool on the NSW Electoral Commission website to look up your closest polling booth. 

 

Who are the Candidates in the Mid-Western Region?

Information on candidates for Mid-Western Regional Council can be found on the Candidates page of the NSW Electoral Commission website. 

Key dates

7 September 2024
  • Pre-polling period opens. (Pre-poll locations above.)
9 September 2024
  • 5.00pm: Postal vote applications close.
13 September 2024
  • Pre-poll voting closes.
14 September 2024
  • 8.00am - 6.00pm: Election Day
27 September 2024
  • End of postal vote returns.
30 September 2024
  • Start of progressive distribution of preferences.
1-3 October 2024
  • Start of progressive declaration of results.

 

Voting Information for people with a disability or mobility restriction

Information about accessible voting has been provided by the NSW Electoral Commission.

 

Do I need to vote?

Yes, voting is compulsory. 

How can I nominate?

To nominate yourself please visit the NSW Electoral Commission.

Candidate Information Sessions

Council hosted two Candidate Information Sessions ahead of Local Government Elections on Saturday, 14 September.

Session  Date Time Location 
Session 1 Wednesday, 12 June 2024 5.30pm Council Chambers 
86 Market Street Mudgee
Session 2 Thursday, 13 June 2024 9.00am  Council Chambers
86 Market Street Mudgee

 

Non-residential roll application

You are eligible to vote in the Mid-Western Regional Council (MWRC) area as a non-resident if:

  • You are the owner of rateable land in the MWRC Local Government Area
  • You are a rate paying lessee in the MWRC Local Government Area

Further information can be found at Non-residential enrolment for local government election - NSW Electoral Commission

Applications must be received by 6pm Monday 5 August 2024. All applications will be verified by Council’s General Manager and provided to the NSW Electoral Commission for inclusion on the roll. To submit an application please email council@midwestern.nsw.gov.au. 

Non Residential Roll Application Individual(PDF, 192KB)
Non Residential Roll Application Group(PDF, 150KB)

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