Extending early voting hours

The Electoral Commission Queensland (ECQ) has extended its early voting hours at the 500 Pavilion, Mackay Showgrounds, to avoid mass static gatherings of people.

During the two weeks of early voting, the ECQ have extended their opening hours until 9pm on Wednesdays and Thursday, and next week extended hours to 6pm on Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

There will also be extraordinary voting day on Saturday, March 21, from 9am to 5pm.

Residents are encouraged to vote outside of peak periods where possible. Numbers are usually higher at lunchtime or the end of the day.

Pencils are available to all voters. However, voters are encouraged to bring their own pen or pencil with them to vote.

Polling officials will be monitoring the number of people at polling booths, as well as including additional personal hygiene precautions.

Early voting is now open, closing Friday, March 27.

Polling day on Saturday, March 28, will proceed as usual at the various polling booths through the regional council area.

Week one:

• March 18, 19: 9am to 9pm
• March 20: 9am to 5pm
• March 21: 9am to 5pm

Week two:

• March 23, 24, 27: 9am to 6pm
• March 25, 26: 9am to 9pm

For more information on the 2020 Local Government Election, visit  https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/