NSW Electoral Commission

15/09/2026

The 2027 NSW State election is just six months away!

This International Day of Democracy, we are highlighting the key changes and improvements we are making to ensure a more accessible, transparent, and secure election for the people of NSW.

Here is a sample of what is changing for the upcoming election:
🌻 a trial of low-sensory voting centres
🗳 some new attendance voting options
🔢 prioritisation of election night counts
🔎 strengthened integrity measures

Read the Change summary here:https://elections.nsw.gov.au/getmedia/63322be6-be72-46e6-8783-1927930608fb/2027-nsw-state-election-change-summary.pdf

10/09/2026

The NSW Electoral Commission has received an application to amend the registered details of Australian Christians on the Register of Parties.

Any written objections received within 14 days will be considered in deciding the application.

View the notice: https://elections.nsw.gov.au/political-participants/political-parties/party-registration-notices

08/09/2026

Results are now available for the Kiama Municipal Council by-election.

Stanley Jarrett was declared elected by the Returning Officer at 12:07pm on Tuesday, 8 September 2026.

Find more information on this by-election on our website: https://elections.nsw.gov.au/elections/local-government-elections/2026-kiama-municipal-council-by-election

24/08/2026

Did you vote by post for the Kiama Municipal Council by-election?

Make sure to return your postal vote today so it arrives in time to be counted.

Postal votes received after 6pm Friday, 4 September cannot be counted.

Find more information here:

View information about the 2026 Kiama Municipal Council by-election held on Saturday 22 August.

22/08/2026

Voting by post for the Kiama Municipal Council by-election?

Make sure you fill out and complete your postal vote by 6pm today.

Don’t forget you will need another person to witness your postal vote certificate.

Find more information here: https://elections.nsw.gov.au/elections/local-government-elections/2026-kiama-municipal-council-by-election -postal-voting

21/08/2026

The Kiama Municipal Council by-election is today. All voting centres will be open from 8am to 6pm.

Find your nearest voting centre: https://elections.nsw.gov.au/elections/local-government-elections/2026-kiama-municipal-council-by-election

18/08/2026

The Kiama Municipal Council by-election is on Saturday, 22 August.
Voting centres will be open from 8am to 6pm.

You can find your nearest voting centre here: https://elections.nsw.gov.au/elections/local-government-elections/2026-kiama-municipal-council-by-election -where-do-i-vote

Disclaimer: Voting centres are subject to change. Please check closer to election day for any changes.

17/08/2026

❓ Did you know... there’s around 18,000 voters in the Kiama Municipal Council area?

If that includes you, you’ll need to vote in the upcoming Kiama Municipal Council by-election on Saturday, 22 August.

If you can’t make it on election day, early voting is open now until 6pm on Friday, 21 August*

ℹ️ Find more information and opening hours here: https://elections.nsw.gov.au/elections/local-government-elections/2026-kiama-municipal-council-by-election

*Eligibility criteria apply

14/08/2026

🌊 Live in the Kiama Municipal Council area? There’s an upcoming by-election on Saturday, 22 August!

ℹ️ Here are the ways that you can vote: https://bit.ly/4hz6KDs

12/08/2026

This International Youth Day, we’re highlighting the importance of helping young people better understand democracy and how they can participate in elections.

For young Australians preparing to vote for the first time in NSW, we’re committed to making electoral information clear and accessible.

Our Stakeholder Engagement team connects with Year 12 students and teachers through the NSW Parliament’s Student Leadership Program presenting information about democracy and how to enrol to vote.

Already 18 or turning 18 soon? Check your enrolment details or enrol to vote ahead of the 2027 NSW State election.

✔️ Check your enrolment at elections.nsw.gov.au