Newsletter Editor Notes Queensland State Elections. Queensland’s 2020 general election voting period is from Monday, 19th October to election day on Saturday, 31st October 2020. The Governor has issued a writ requiring a State general election be held on Saturday, 31st October. Key dates for the election, including close of nominations and start of early voting can be viewed on the election timetable. A list of candidates will be available on the ECQ website after the ballot draw on the afternoon of Sunday, 11th October. Early voting will be available from Monday, 19th October until Friday, 30th October 2020. The ECQ is expanding the number and hours of operation of early voting centres across Queensland for the 2020 State general election.
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The ECQ opened postal vote applications early, from Monday, 14th September to Friday, 16th October 2020, to allow more time for electors to apply. Postal votes will be sent to electors following the close of candidate nominations and ballot paper draw on Sunday, 11th October 2020.
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Any elector can apply for a postal vote online, by calling 1300 881 665 or by returning the form by Friday 16th October.
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If I can make any recommendation to our readers I would ask that you please make your vote count.
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