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24.01.2022 On 20 November, the Electoral Commission of Queensland issued a Notice of Election for a local government by-election in the Torres Strait Island Regional Council, in Division 14 Erub (Darnley) Island. Election day is 19 December 2020. Close of the electoral roll is 27 November 2020. ... Candidate nominations close on 30 November 2020.

24.01.2022 #TBT to nurses voting in the 1938 Queensland state election. Did you know you can vote on your lunch break or after work in the upcoming election? Check out your voting options here: https://bit.ly/2020StateGeneralElection

24.01.2022 Always Was, Always Will Be. During NAIDOC week the ECQ acknowledge the First Nations people who have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. The ECQ celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ history, culture, and achievements this week and always. ... #NAIDOC2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

24.01.2022 Today is election day Rockhampton! Polling booths open from 8am to 6pm. Find your local polling booth here: http://bit.ly/RockhamptonECQ Remember to: ... Stay 1.5 metres apart Bring your own pencil or pen Use hand sanitiser Remember, if you’re in line to vote at 6pm stay in line!

23.01.2022 Today is election day Townsville! Polling booths open from 8am to 6pm. Find your local polling booth here: http://bit.ly/TownsvilleECQ Remember to: ... Stay 1.5 metres apart Bring your own pencil or pen Use hand sanitiser Remember, if you’re in line to vote at 6pm stay in line!

23.01.2022 Townsville early voting resumes today at noon at Townsville Stadium (formerly RSL Stadium). Early voting continues this week until 6pm Friday, with election day voting 8am to 6pm Saturday 23 January. Go to the ECQ website for voting times and locations: https://bit.ly/TownsvilleECQ.

23.01.2022 The ECQ declared the successful candidates in 50 electorates yesterday. View some of the electorates declared below. Results on the ECQ website here: https://results.elections.qld.gov.au/state2020

22.01.2022 The ECQ has officially declared all 93 seats for the State general election. The successful candidates in Bundaberg, Cairns, Mermaid Beach and Nicklin were declared on Friday and Hervey Bay was declared on Saturday. View the results on the ECQ website here: https://results.elections.qld.gov.au/state2020

22.01.2022 You can apply to be registered as a silent elector if you believe having your address on the publicly available roll could put you or your family’s safety at risk. For more information, visit the AEC website: https://www.aec.gov.au//Special_Categ/silent-electors.htm

21.01.2022 The Townsville Stadium early voting centre remains closed this morning due to the effects of Cyclone Kimi. Updates will be provided as soon as available.

21.01.2022 Postal vote applications for the State general election opened today. By 5pm, the ECQ had received over 35,000 postal vote applications. Apply for a postal vote: https://bit.ly/ECQpostal. Postal vote applications will be open until Friday, 16 October.

21.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. - Laurence Binyon, 1914. ... Today the ECQ commemorates the men and women who have served and continue to serve in our defence forces. We will remember them, lest we forget.

19.01.2022 Postal vote applications for the 2020 Queensland State general election will open from 14 September to 16 October. More information found on the ECQ website: https://bit.ly/2020StateGeneralElection Plan the way you'll have your say.

19.01.2022 On Monday 16 November, the Electoral Commissioner visited Government House to return the 2020 State general election writ to His Excellency, the Governor of Queensland.

19.01.2022 The ECQ has formally declared the successful candidate for councillor in the Rockhampton Regional Council Division 3 by-election: Grant Mathers. View the results on the ECQ website here: https://results.elections.qld.gov.au/rockydiv3-2021

18.01.2022 Did you know? When voting for a mayor or single councillor in a divided council you vote using optional preferential voting (OPV). What does this mean? You have the choice to mark one, some or all candidates on the ballot paper. ... Learn more about OPV and casting a formal vote here: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/how-to-vote/voting-systems

18.01.2022 The ECQ is currently receiving a high volume of calls, and callers may experience significant wait time. You can apply for a postal vote online: https://bit.ly/ECQpostal. Applications will be open until Friday, 16 October.

17.01.2022 Turning 18 this year? Did you know you can provisionally enrol before you turn 18? Enrol today so you're ready to vote in the next election! https://www.aec.gov.au/enrol/update-my-details.htm

17.01.2022 It’s election day for the Rockhampton Regional Council Division 3 councillor by-election. Vote between 8am and 6pm. Find your closest polling booth here: https://event.elections.qld.gov.au/Events/EventDetails Make sure to return your postal vote ASAP. Postal votes must be received by Tuesday, 23 March to be counted.

16.01.2022 Are you correctly enrolled? Check your details now: aec.gov.au/enrol Postal vote applications are now open for the Queensland State general election: https://bit.ly/ECQpostal.... Plan the way you’ll have your say.

16.01.2022 In 2019/2020, the ECQ delivered the 2020 local government elections and the Currumbin and Bundamba by-elections as well as preparing for the 2020 State general election. Read our Annual Report for more information on the ECQ: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/about-us/corporate-documents

15.01.2022 The ECQ has received an application to register the political party 'Legalise Cannabis QLD Party'. Anyone can provide a statement to the ECQ if they believe the application doesn't meet requirements of the Electoral Act 1992 or should be refused under that Act. Submissions must include a signature, an address and be lodged by Monday 24 August 2020.

15.01.2022 Applications for postal votes are open! The easiest way to apply is online! Apply now: https://bit.ly/ECQpostal Plan the way you’ll have your say.

14.01.2022 ABC journalist Peter McCutcheon visited the ECQ warehouse to see how election materials are being sent out across the State in preparation for the State election. Here are some behind the scenes shots! Watch the ABC news on 21 September to find out more.

14.01.2022 #TBT to the 1938 Queensland state election, Brisbane ward. Did you know in 1938 there were 63 seats compared to the 93 in 2020?

13.01.2022 Postal vote applications are open now. Apply on the ECQ website here: https://bit.ly/ECQpostal Plan the way you’ll have your say.

12.01.2022 Candidate nominations for the Torres Strait Islands Regional Council by-election close at 12pm on Monday, 30 November 2020. Find out how to nominate: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/election-participants

11.01.2022 Are you correctly enrolled? Make sure your postal address is correct. You can update your enrolment online; it only takes 5 minutes. https://www.aec.gov.au/enrol/... Postal vote applications are open now: https://bit.ly/ECQpostal

10.01.2022 Early voting for the Rockhampton Regional Council Division 3 councillor by-election opens this morning. Early vote from Monday to Friday at James Lawrence Pavilion, Rockhampton Showgrounds New Exhibition Rd, Wandal, QLD Australia 4700. Early voting will continue from Monday 8 March to Friday 12 March. ... Find out more details here: https://event.elections.qld.gov.au/Events/Information

10.01.2022 The ECQ formally declared the successful candidates for 22 electorates last night, see the electorates declared below. View the results on the ECQ website here: https://results.elections.qld.gov.au/state2020

10.01.2022 ECQ tailors response to March non-voters with first timers excused due to COVID-19. Read more: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media ECQ is planning for a COVID-safe State general election and reminds electors that voting is compulsory. Read ECQ’s Statement of Intent: https://bit.ly/2020StateGeneralElection

08.01.2022 #TBT to 84 years ago at the 1937 federal referendum on aviation. We encourage you to pull up a seat now and check whether your enrolment is up to date, you can do it online! Check your enrolment online here: https://www.aec.gov.au/enrol/

08.01.2022 The Electoral Commission of Queensland has registered the Informed Medical Options Party as a political party in Queensland. Information about the registration of political parties is available on the ECQ website: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/ca/political-party-registrations

03.01.2022 Happy International Youth Day! The 2020 theme is 'Youth Engagement for Global Action' to encourage the engagement of youth in local, national, and global institutions. If you are between the ages to 18 to 24 (and beyond!), the ECQ encourages you to enrol to vote to be a part of meaningful democracy. ... #YouthDay #YouthDay2020

02.01.2022 The ECQ formally declared the successful candidates in 8 electorates yesterday. View the results on the ECQ website here: results.elections.qld.gov.au/state2020

02.01.2022 The Electoral Commission of Queensland has registered Legalise Cannabis Qld as a political party in Queensland. Information about the registration of political parties is available on the ECQ website: http://bit.ly/QLDPartyRegister

02.01.2022 Want to work during the election period? Apply now! The ECQ is looking for staff to work for the State general election. A full list of positions, pay rates, eligibility criteria and other details are on the ECQ website: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/working-at-an-election... To work at an election you must be an Australian citizen, at least 16 years-old and on the electoral roll.

02.01.2022 The ECQ has developed its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) this year, which has been endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. The ECQ’s Reflect RAP demonstrates our commitment to and outlines the steps we will take towards reconciliation. You are invited to read the Reflect RAP here: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/about-us/corporate-documents

02.01.2022 Early voting is open until 6pm tonight for the Rockhampton Regional Council Division 3 councillor by-election. Early vote at James Lawrence Pavilion, Rockhampton Showgrounds New Exhibition Rd, Wandal, QLD Australia 4700. Election day is Saturday, 13 March 2021. Vote between 8am and 6pm.... Find out more here: https://bit.ly/RockhamptonRC3

01.01.2022 The ECQ has formally declared 9 electorates today, with further declarations to come this evening. See the electorates declared below. View the results on the ECQ website here: results.elections.qld.gov.au/state2020

01.01.2022 The ECQ has formally declared the successful candidates for Lytton, Bundamba, and Condamine. View the results on the ECQ website here: https://results.elections.qld.gov.au/state2020