It's never been more important for our community to have a Councillor who isn't tied to the major parties - a Greens Councillor who will always fight for them. This election, we don't have to choose between two major parties that both put the interests of major parties ahead of the needs of local residents across Brisbane.
Your vote this election is incredibly powerful.
This page hosts all the information you need to vote: polling locations, early voting times and location, how to postal vote, and our suggested how-to-vote. It will be regularly updated as we get closer to the election and more information is released by the Electoral Commission of Queensland
The 2024 local government election will be held on Saturday March 16.
How to Vote Green
How your preferences go will be entirely up to you. With changes to voting rules in recent years, no party is able to direct your vote to somewhere you don't want it to go. This means how you number your ballot paper is where your vote goes. Our recommendation will be posted below shortly, but it is just that – a recommendation.
We strongly recommend that you number every square to ensure your vote isn't wasted.
Fortunately in the Gabba Ward, for years the Greens have had a high enough vote that our preferences aren't distributed, so voting 1 Green will likely just mean your vote only goes to the Greens.
Enrolling to Vote / Updating your Enrolment
The final date to update your enrolment was 8pm Monday 5 February
If you are on the electoral roll but have not updated your address to the electorate you currently live in, you may be able to cast a 'declaration vote' in the electorate you live in. Go here for more information.
Polling Locations
The Gabba has 7 polling locations which will be open from 8am to 6pm on Saturday 16 March, with one usually within walking distance or a short drive from any address in the ward. Go here for the full list of polling locations.
Early Voting Times and Locations
Early voting booths will be open from Monday 4 March and will run Monday to Friday with varying opening hours.
In West End, there is one early voting booth on Manning Street in South Brisbane. There are also polling locations in the Brisbane CBD where you can cast an early vote. Go here for the complete list of early voting booths and opening hours.
Postal Voting
If you wish to postal vote, you will need to apply for one through the Queensland Electoral Commission website. This is a relatively easy process and you can find more information and access the application form here. A physical ballot will then be sent to your address and you will need to post it back before polling day. The earliest your postal vote can arrive is Wednesday 14 February. If you have any questions about how to fill in this application or how to postal vote, please get in touch with the Federal Members office on (07) 3397 1674