Is the City of Sydney on the electoral roll?
If you’re a resident in the City of Sydney local area you can check if your enrolment details are up to date with the Australian Electoral Commission. You must enter your details exactly as they appear on the electoral roll. The City does not hold electoral information for local residents.
When do postal votes have to be returned in NSW?
Postal votes may now be returned by 6pm on Friday 17 December. It is important to note that electors should still return their postal vote as soon as possible. Sydney Town Hall will not be available as an early voting or election day voting centre for the 2021 NSW Local Government elections.
When does unlawful political donation go into effect in NSW?
This new category of unlawful political donation is in effect from 1 January 2020. As is the case with other unlawful political donations, any unlawful cash donation accepted by a person is payable to the State and may be recovered by the NSW Electoral Commission.
What is the role of the NSW Electoral Commission?
As is the case with other unlawful political donations, any unlawful cash donation accepted by a person is payable to the State and may be recovered by the NSW Electoral Commission. We are legislated to conduct, regulate, and report on general elections and by-elections for the Parliament of New South Wales.
How are councils elected in New South Wales?
All 125 councils are holding councillor elections. Some council areas are divided into wards where councillors are elected to represent wards within the council area. Other council areas are undivided (have no wards) where councillors are elected to represent the whole council area.
How are councillors elected in a council area?
Some council areas are divided into wards where councillors are elected to represent wards within the council area. Other council areas are undivided (have no wards) where councillors are elected to represent the whole council area. The number of councillors elected varies from council to council.