The upcoming NSW State Election will be held on Saturday, 25th March. However, early voting will be taking place from this Saturday, 18 March to Friday, 24th March.
If you are in Parkes or Forbes, and would like to avoid the huge crowds and long lines on election day, then you are encouraged to get out and vote early.
Early voting in Forbes will be available at the Forbes Town Hall in Harold Street, Forbes at the following times:
• Monday – Wednesday 8:30am – 5:30pm
• Thursday 8:30am – 8:00pm
• Friday 8:30am – 6:00pm
• Saturday 9:00am – 6:00pm
Early voting in Parkes will be available at the Parkes Early Voting Centre, 30 Welcome Street, Parkes at the following times:
• Monday – Wednesday 8:30am – 5:30pm
• Thursday 8:30am – 8:00pm
• Friday 8:30am – 6:00pm
• Saturday 9:00am – 6:00pm
If you are an Australian citizen aged 18 years or more, you are required to vote in federal, State and local government elections and by-elections. Ensure your voting registration details are correct.
A full list of local election cadidates will be available in next week’s edition of The Forbes & Parkes Phoenix.