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Voting is compulsory for voters enrolled in the Secret Harbour electorate.

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Your voting options

We understand that not everyone can vote on polling day for a number of different reasons. There are several voting options available so that you can vote and have your say.

Postal

Postal vote applications close 6pm Wednesday 26 August.

You don't need a special reason to vote by post.

Apply for a postal vote

Early in person voting

Vote early at:
7 Sunlight Drive, Port Kennedy

  • Monday 17 August - Saturday 22 August, 8am-6pm.
  • Monday 24 August to Friday 28 August, 8am-6pm.

WA Electoral Commission, Level 2, 66 St Georges Terrace Perth

  • Mon 17 August - Friday 21 August, 8:30am-4:30pm
  • Mon 24 August - Friday 28 August, 8:30am-4:30pm

No special reason required.

 

Mobile polling

Mobile polling will be available at special institutions such as nursing homes and retirement villages for patients and residents only. 

View Mobile Polling schedule and locations

Vote on election day

You can vote in-person on election day, from 8am-6pm. 

To find your nearest polling place, simply type in your residential address on our interactive map.

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Check if you're eligible to vote in the Secret Harbour by-election and find your nearest polling place

Search for your residential address to check whether you are in the Secret Harbour electoral district and to find your nearest polling place. If you live within the highlighted boundary and are enrolled to vote, you are required to vote. Voting is compulsory.

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Know which elections you’re in for.

Map Icon Secret Harbour SG

Secret Harbour State By-election

29 August
Voting is compulsory
Map Icon Rockingham LG

Rockingham Local Government Extraordinary

24 September
Find out more
Map Icon Mandurah LG

Mandurah Local Government Extraordinary

24 September
Find out more

How to mark your ballot paper

You will mark your ballot paper using the full preferential voting system. This means you must number every box on the ballot paper in order of preference. Watch our video guide to learn how to correctly complete your ballot paper and make sure your vote counts.

Make sure you're getting the right information about the by-election

Key dates for voters

July

TUE

7

Postal voting applications open

Apply here for a postal vote. Postal vote applications close 6pm Wednesday 26 August.

You don't need a special reason to vote by post.

TUE

21

Close of roll at 6pm

You must be enrolled to vote by 6pm to vote in the Secret Harbour By-election.

TUE

28

Postal vote mail out commences

Postal vote packages will start arriving in the mail. Mark your ballot paper, complete the declaration form and return by post immediately.

August

SUN

16

Mobile polling commences

MON

17

In-person early voting commences

Early voting centres open today. Find an early voting centre near you to cast your ballot ahead of Election Day.

WED

26

Postal vote applications close

Postal vote aplications close at 6pm.

SAT

29

Election day

Polling places throughout Secret Harbour will open for voting from 8am–6pm. This is your last chance to vote.

September

THU

3

Deadline for receipt of postal votes

We must receive your completed postal vote by 9am.