Electors who can’t get to a polling place or who will be out of the state on election day have options to ensure they can still vote.

“The election is your chance to vote for what’s important to you in NSW. 

If you can’t get to a polling place on election day there are options to allow you to vote beforehand,” Electoral Commissioner, Colin Barry said.

Pre-poll Voting

Electors unable to vote on election day, can vote early at one of 242 pre-poll voting centres across the state.

Most centres are open 8am to 6pm weekdays until Friday, March 27. 

Extended hours of operation are in place on Saturday, March 21, from 9am to 5pm and from 8am to 8pm on Thursday, March 26. 

For locations and specific opening hours visit www.votensw.info or call 1300 135 736.

iVoting

Electronically assisted voting by internet or telephone is available to eligible people. 

iVote registrations close at 1pm, election day Saturday, 28 March. 

Once registered, people can vote from 8am each day until 6pm election day.

iVote is now the preferred voting option for all people voting from interstate or overseas. 

Interstate electoral offices will have iVote® terminals available for use, alternatively electors can vote via their own computer or phone. 

For interstate locations visit the website or call.

To register for iVote, visit www.ivote.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 24 86 83.

Postal Voting

Postal vote applications are available online at www.votensw.info or by calling 1300 135 736. 

Applications for postal voting must be received by 6pm, Wednesday, March 25.  

Electors should apply as soon as possible in order to avoid any delays in postal delivery.

Voting is compulsory for all enrolled electors in New South Wales.