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Voters must be enrolled by 6pm on Tuesday 21 July. Voting is compulsory in this election.

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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

In-person early voting will be available in this election. You don't need a special reason to vote early.

Polling places including dates and times will be available here soon.

Mobile polling

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

Locations will be available here soon.

Vote on election day

You can vote in-person on election day, Saturday 29 August, from 8am-6pm. 

Polling places will be available here soon.

Not sure if you're eligible to vote in the Secret Harbour By-election?

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

Not sure if you are enrolled or if your details are up to date?

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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.