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16 November 2009
Early voting begins in the Bradfield by-election
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) today urged Bradfield electors who are going
to be away from home on election day Saturday, 5 December 2009, to make their vote
count by voting early.
The Divisional Returning Officer for Bradfield, Yvonne Harrison, said “People who were
going to be outside the Bradfield electorate on election day should vote at an early voting
centre or by post, as there would be no voting outside the electorate on election day.”
“Early voting centres are now open and will operate until 4 December 2009. To find the
location and operating hours of your nearest early voting centre, visit the AEC website at
“Alternatively you can vote before election day at any AEC divisional office around Australia
or by applying for a postal vote.”
Ms Harrison said “Postal vote application forms are available from the AEC website at
www.aec.gov.au or at any AEC office or Australia Post outlet in the Bradfield electorate.”
“All postal voters must ensure their completed ballot papers are back in the mail to the
AEC, or hand delivered to an AEC office, before election day on Saturday, 5 December
2009.”
Electors registered as a General Postal Voter do not need to apply, as their ballot papers
will be automatically sent.
Electors are eligible for an early vote if they:
are more than 8km from a polling place
are approaching childbirth
have a serious illness or care for someone who is ill
have religious beliefs that prevent them from attending a polling place on election day
are working or travelling on election day.
Election day for the Bradfield House of Representatives by-election is Saturday, 5
December 2009. Voting is compulsory for Australian citizens aged 18 years and over and
enrolled in the electorate of Bradfield.
The by-election will be conducted using the same electoral boundaries for Bradfield as used
at the 2007 federal election.
For more information on the Bradfield by-election visit www.aec.gov.au or call the AEC on
13 23 26.
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