The 2024 NSW Local Government elections will be held on Saturday, 14 September 2024.

The NSW Electoral Commission will conduct the elections for 126 councils including Gunnedah Shire for the election of Councillors.

Enrolment

Voting is compulsory at all NSW local government elections except for council polls. To enrol to vote or check your enrolment, visit Enrolment - NSW Electoral Commission

Are you a resident of Gunnedah Shire?

To see if you live in Gunnedah Shire, visit Where do I vote? - NSW Electoral Commission

Are you considering nomination as a candidate to be a Gunnedah Shire Councillor?

Council has a free online Locale Learning candidate briefing session available here: Locale Learning: Gunnedah Shire Council Candidate information session

Nominations open at 8am on Monday, 5 August 2024 and close 12pm on Wednesday, 14 August 2024.

Find out about whether you can be a candidate and what the process is here: Candidates and groups - NSW Electoral Commission

We also recommend attending a monthly Gunnedah Shire Council Ordinary Council meeting to observe the local government process in action.

To find out more about the 2024 NSW Local Government elections, visit 2024 NSW Local Government elections - NSW Electoral Commission