NSW election 2023 LIVE updates: Dominic Perrottet, Chris Minns go head-to-head across state to become next NSW Premier
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- Everything you need to know before heading to the polls
- What’s happening at your polling centre?
- What’s been making news?
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Everything you need to know before heading to the polls
Whether you’re a keen bean who’s already voted, you still don’t know which side to vote for, or you’re just in it for the democracy sausages, there’s a lot to keep tabs on as NSW votes for its 58th parliament.
So, if you’re eligible to vote in NSW, here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know:
- You can vote until 6pm on election night. You can find the opening times of your closest early voting centres here.
- Polling places are usually located in local schools, church halls or public buildings. Polling booths are open from 8am to 6pm. You can find more information here.
- If you aren’t sure where you can vote on election day, or don’t know which electorate you’re in, you can find a list of polling places in your area here or use our interactive below:
- It is compulsory for all Australians over the age of 18 to vote in their state election. You only need to enrol to vote once with the Australian Electoral Commission to vote for all three levels of government.
- If you are positive for COVID-19 on election day, you are allowed to vote in person, but the NSW Electoral Commission is asking voters to consider their situation and take steps to reduce the risk of transmission (mask and hand sanitiser).
If you want to know more about what happens once you have voted, or how the votes are actually counted, you can read more about it here.
What’s happening at your polling centre?
Good morning, and happy election day!
My name is Billie Eder and I will be taking you through all the news of the day as people across the state head out to vote.
Polls open at 8am, and if you see something at your local voting centre, or want to let us know about something happening in your local electorate, drop us a line below!
What’s been making news?
Both Premier Dominic Perrottet and NSW Labor leader Chris Minns had a busy start on Friday, as they zigzagged across Sydney electorates in a last-ditch effort to win over voters.
There weren’t any new announcements, but there was plenty to talk about. Here’s a quick rundown of yesterday’s headlines to get you up to speed.
- Key Sydney independent Alex Greenwich launched a stinging attack on Labor’s poker machine policy, describing the party’s reform plan as a failure that needs to be addressed. Greenwich also said voters were turning to independents because they “can’t differentiate” between the two major parties.
- NSW Treasurer Matt Kean sidestepped questions about whether he would run for the Liberal leadership if Premier Dominic Perrottet loses the state election on Saturday. Kean said he was focused on his electorate and his role as Treasurer, but the member for Hornsby is expected to bid for the party leadership should the Coalition fail to regain power.
- The Liberal Party has complained to the NSW Electoral Commission about signs at polling places for “teal” candidates that urge voters to number every box and warn: “Don’t risk a wasted vote”. Independent for Pittwater Jacqui Scruby and independent for Manly Joeline Hackman hit back at the Liberal Party, with Hackman calling it “the height of hypocrisy”.
- And finally, NSW Labor leader Chris Minns confirmed the Labor Party won’t preference Gareth Ward at all in the seat of Kiama. A former Liberal minister in the Berejiklian government, Gareth Ward was forced to move to the crossbench and later suspended from parliament after he was charged by police with sexual assault. Ward has denied any wrongdoing. A popular local member since 2011, Ward has committed to running as an independent.
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