Elections

The Maranoa Regional Council strives to ensure the community is informed in regard to upcoming elections. Please take note of upcoming dates and important information. 

Upcoming election dates

The timetable for the 2024 local government elections is set in accordance with the Local Government Electoral Act 2011. The elections officially commenced following publication of the notice of election.

Item Date
Notice of election Monday, 29 January 2024
Postal vote applications Monday, 29 January 2024 to 7pm on Monday, 4 March 2024
Candidate nominations Monday, 29 January 2024 to 12 noon on Tuesday, 13 February 2024
Ballot paper order draw Wednesday, 10am 14 February 2024
Early voting* Monday, 4 March to Friday, 15 March 2024 (excluding the weekend)
Election day* Saturday, 16 March 2024
Postal vote completion deadline Saturday, 6pm 16 March 2024
Postal vote return deadline Tuesday, 26 March 2024

*Early voting times will vary depending on location. Check early voting dates, times and locations.

*All polling booths will be open from 8am to 6pm. Find your nearest polling booth.

Council Election Information

Hybrid Voting and Polling Booth Map

Election Signage Factsheet

Electoral Commission of Queensland Website

Full postal or hybrid councils

Elections