Your guide to voting at the 2023 NSW State election

The 2023 NSW State election is taking place on Saturday 25 March 2023.

There are a number of different ways that you can cast your vote.

1) On election day (Saturday 25 March), in person

There are many polling stations set up at local schools, churches, community halls and public buildings within the Woollahra Council area. Voting opens at 8am on election day and closes at 6pm.

How to find a polling station near you:

1) Enter your street address into the Find My Electorate search

2) In the Search Results box, click on the link next to the State District title. If you live in the Woollahra council area, your state district will either be Vaucluse or Sydney.

3) On the state district page, you will find a list and map view of the polling stations in your area.

The NSW Electoral Commission details the process of voting at a polling place on election day so you know what to expect. Find out more here.

2) Postal votes

You can apply for a Postal Vote if you will be unable to attend a voting centre on election day during voting hours (8.00am – 6.00pm).

Postal vote application close at 6pm on 20 March.

Voting packs will be distributed from 13 March 2023 and completed postal votes must be completed by 6pm on Saturday 25 March and received by 6pm on Thursday, 6 April 2023.

Apply for a postal vote.

3) Early voting, in person

Early voting in the NSW State election begins on Saturday 18 March and runs for a week, until Friday 24 March.

How to find an early polling station near you:

1) Enter your street address into the Find My Electorate search

2) In the Search Results box, click on the link next to the State District title. If you live in the Woollahra council area, your state district will either be Vaucluse or Sydney.

3) On the state district page, you will find a list and map view of the early polling stations in your area.

Watch the video below for all you need to know about voting in the upcoming NSW state election.

How to vote

During the voting process, you will cast a vote for:

• Legislative Assembly - Voters in each of the 93 state electoral districts will elect one person to represent their district in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) for a four year term.

and

• Legislative Council - Voters will elect 21 of the 42 members of the Legislative Council (upper house) for an eight year term.

Watch the video below for a guide on how to complete your voting ballot paper in the upcoming NSW state election.

Do I have to vote, and what happens if I don't?

It is compulsory for every adult Australian citizen (18 years or older) who lives in NSW to vote in the election. The penalty for not voting is a $55 fine, but this can increase to $110 if it is unsuccessfully disputed in court. If the fine is overdue and referred to Revenue NSW, an extra $65 can be added.