The next state general election will be held on Saturday 26 October 2024.
The election period will begin when Her Excellency the Governor of Queensland issues the writ for the election. The election dates below are determined by legislation. The writ will specify additional dates such as the close of candidate nominations.
Issue of writ – Tuesday 1 October 2024
Candidate nominations open – Wednesday 2 October 2024
Early voting period – Monday 14 October to Friday 25 October 2024 from 8am-6pm (excluding the weekend)
Postal vote applications close – Monday 14 October 2024 at 7pm
Election day – Saturday 26 October 2024 from 8am-6pm
Postal vote return deadline – Tuesday 5 November 2024
The full election timetable will be published once the writ is issued.
Postal vote applications will open closer to the election.
EARLY VOTING
All Early Voting Centres will be open
8am to 6pm Monday to Friday
14 to 25 October, 2024
Each electorate will have at
least one early voting centre
with over 200 statewide.
(ECQ anticipates publishing locations on 23 September)
- For the State Election, there is no requirement to vote within the electorate.
- All Queenslanders can vote at any early voting centre or polling place in the state.
- If attending a polling place isn't convenient, request a postal ballot.
A tentative list of election day venues will be published on 1 October.
SIGNAGE
Local councils regulate election signage and other advertising on locally controlled roads, some state controlled roads and on public property. Each council is able to make its own determination about what election signage is allowed.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads regulates election signage and corflutes on most state-controlled roads. They have an Election Signage page and self-assessment.
The ECQ regulates election signage near polling places. Fact sheet 2 - Election signage covers this topic in detail.
Electoral Commission Queensland State Election webinar (watch on YouTube)
Previous, relevant, 2024 Queensland Elections
The timetable for the 2024 Queensland local government elections is set in accordance with the Local Government Electoral Act 2011. The elections officially commenced following publication of the notice of election.
- Notice of election – Monday, 29 January 2024
- Postal vote applications – Monday, 29 January 2024 to 7pm on Monday, 4 March 2024
- Candidate nominations – Monday, 29 January 2024 to 12 noon on Tuesday, 13 February 2024
- Ballot paper order draw – 10am on Wednesday, 14 February 2024
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Early voting* – Monday, 4 March to Friday, 15 March 2024 (excluding the weekend)
*Early voting times will vary depending on location. Check early voting dates, times and locations. -
Election day* – Saturday, 16 March 2024.
*All polling booths will be open from 8am to 6pm. - Postal vote completion deadline – 6pm Saturday, 16 March 2024
- Postal vote return deadline – Tuesday, 26 March 2024