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The NSW Government postponed the September Local Government Elections to Saturday, 4 December. Please visit the NSW Electoral Commission’s website for more information and updates on any changes to the election arrangements.
Have your say on 4 December 2021 - elect your Council
(Back to top)City of Parramatta 2021 Local Government Elections
The next Local Government Elections will be held on Saturday, 4 December 2021. Residents of the City of Parramatta area are required to enrol and vote. Voting is compulsory.
Information for voters
(Back to top)Voting is mandatory for residents of the City of Parramatta Local Government Area.
Residents must be enrolled to vote and/or update their details before 6pm, Monday 25 October 2021.
To check if your details are up to date, or change your details, please visit the NSW Electoral Commission's website:
Check my enrolment / update my details
For all enquiries, please call 1300 135 736.
Which Ward am I in?
(Back to top)Please ensure you are aware of which Ward you are a part of and will be voting within.
Non-Residential Roll Applications
(Back to top)If you do not live in the Parramatta area, you may be able to vote in the City of Parramatta 2021 Local Government Elections if you own, occupy or lease property in the Parramatta Local Government Area.
If you wish to vote, you may register as an individual or be nominated by a company or a corporation.
Non-Residential Roll applications close 6pm, Monday 25 October 2021. Registration and voting for non-residents is not compulsory.
How to submit your application
Completed application forms should be sent to City of Parramatta Council via email: council@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au, or by post: PO Box 32 Parramatta NSW 2124 by 6pm on Monday 25 October 2021.
For further information on the non-residential roll, please email council@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.
Downloads:
Non-residential individual voting application form
Non-residential company / joint owner application
Non-residential roll fact sheet
Information for Candidates
(Back to top)Thinking of becoming a Councillor? Nominations open Monday, 25 October 2021 and close 12noon Wednesday, 3 November 2021. Resources are available:
Information for Candidates and Groups
City of Parramatta Councillor Candidate Information Booklet
Office of Local Government Guides
For further information on running as a candidate in the upcoming elections, please contact the NSW Electoral Commission on 1300 135 736 or email candidates@elections.nsw.gov.au.
Want to work at the elections?
(Back to top)Working at an election is a great way for members of the community to earn money, learn new skills and deliver democracy by helping people to have their say.
There are positions available during the election period and on election day itself.
Expressions of interest are now open to work at the elections in December.
For more information, including position descriptions, pay rates, and the link to apply, please visit NSW Electoral Commission website.
Timeline
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Close of Election Rolls and Non-residential Rolls (6pm) |
25 October, 2021 |
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Candidate nominations open |
25 October, 2021 |
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Close of candidate nominations (12 noon) |
3 November, 2021 |
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Close of registration of candidates and groups (12 noon) |
4 November, 2021 |
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Registration of electoral materials open (12 noon) |
3 November, 2021 |
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Caretaker period commences |
5 November, 2021 |
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Pre-poll voting period opens* |
22 November, 2021 |
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Registration of electoral materials close (5pm) |
26 November, 2021 |
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Postal vote applications close (5pm) |
29 November, 2021 |
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Pre-poll voting period closes (6pm) |
3 December, 2021 |
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Election day (voting from 8am-6pm)* |
4 December, 2021 |
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Return of postal votes close (6pm) |
17 December, 2021 |
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Anticipated date for results to be declared (progressively as counts are finalised by Election Manager) |
21 - 23 December, 2021 |
* Further details of pre-poll voting and polling locations will be released closer to Election Day.
Need more information?
(Back to top)For more information about the Elections, please contact the NSW Electoral Commission at NSW Electoral Commission Website