BYRON SHIRE residents can now cast their vote in the upcoming council elections, with pre-polling stations opening yesterday.
Byron Shire voters can cast their vote at:
- The Byron Bay Community Centre, at 69 Jonson Street, open Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- The Mullumbimy Civic Centre at 55 Dalley Street, open Monday to Saturday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Both of these venues are fully wheelchair accessible.
Byron Shire residents can also vote at the Ballina Region Returning Officer’s office, 1/3-5 Clark Street, Ballina. The office is open Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm; (Friday 09 Sep: 8:30 am to 6:00 pm); Saturday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
But forget Ballina if you are disabled: There is no accessible parking, no accessible toilet and the path has lips and steps.
Because there is no absentee voting for local government elections, voters must either cast a pre-poll vote or vote on Election Day – Saturday, 10 September.
Postal voting is also available for those who will be away and cannot attend a pre-poll voting centre or vote within the LGA on election day. Postal voting application forms are available at www.votensw.info.
If you are unsure of anything or need any assistance, visit www.votensw.info or phone 1300 135 736.
Ballina voting at the hospital has disabled access