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Australian Electoral Commission
The Australian Electoral Commission is encouraging all voters in the federal electoral division of Cook to plan how they will cast their vote in the 2024 Cook by-election.
AEC State Manager for NSW Rebecca Main has emphasised the importance of planning your vote as early voting begins today.
“When it comes to choosing your method of voting, carefully consider your personal circumstances and seek information from the AEC website to help you plan your vote,” Ms Main said.
“We have four early voting centres open for this by-election and 39 polling places available from 8am to 6pm on Saturday 13 April.”
The electorate of Cook covers parts of the Sutherland Shire and comprises of suburbs including Monterey, Kurnell, Cronulla, Caringbah, Gymea Bay and Miranda.
All voting locations and opening times are now available and a list of pre-poll locations are below:
While applications for postal votes can be lodged with the AEC until 6pm AEST on Wednesday 10 April, Ms Main emphasised it was crucial to apply early.
“If you need a postal vote, please don’t leave it to the last minute,” Ms Main said.
“For some locations, an application left until the last minute creates the risk that the AEC simply can’t get ballot papers to you, despite our best efforts.”
For Cook voters who are blind or have low vision, the AEC is again operating its telephone voting service and working with relevant bodies to communicate about that service.
“We will also be visiting a range of residential care facilities with mobile polling teams to ensure everyone has access to a voting service,” Ms Main said.
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