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Queensland Local Government elections to be held on April 28
The state government has today announced that after consultation
with the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) the
date for the local government election will be set for April
28.
Local Government Minister Paul Lucas said both the state
government and the LGAQ were keen to have the earliest possible
date that did not clash with the state elections or with school
holidays.
"On the other hand, we were both aware of the need to ensure that
an extension to the election date allows sufficient flexibility
for councils in framing their budgets," he said.
Minister Lucas said the new date was a 28-day extension on the
previous date and was a date requested by the LGAQ.
"The government has agreed with the LGAQ that we will extend the
deadline for the adoption of budgets from September 1, as is
currently the case, by an additional 28 days to September
29.
"The Electoral Commission Queensland has been consulted in
relation to the machi nery aspects of the later date and has
advised that it can accommodate the new date within its
administrative processes.
"Essentially the ECQ will add 28 days onto existing time frames
so as to minimise any inconvenience.
"This means that the official calling of nominations for the
council elections will take place on March 10 with councils to go
into caretaker period on the same day.
"This new date allows for five weeks between the State and Local
Government elections.
"I apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused but five
weeks between elections is a period of time that I think most
people would agree is appropriate."
Mr Lucas said it was important to remember that electoral rolls
for Local Government Elections would still close on January
31.
"If you've moved house or will be 18 by April 28, it's important
to ensure you are on the rolls so you are eligible to exercise
your democratic right to vote," he said.
"Also, with council elections, you are only able to vote on the
day if you are in your Local Government Area.
"However, if you are away, you need to organise in advance for a
postal or pre-poll vote.
"Thirty Local Governments have also been approved for full postal
ballots for these elections.
"This means voters can expect to see ballots in their letter
boxes well before the elections."
Attorney-General, Minister for Local Government
and Special Minister of State
The Honourable Paul Lucas
25/01/2012
Queensland Local Government elections to be held on April
28
Permanent Link: Queensland Local Government elections to be held on April 28
Publish Date: 27 Jan 12
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