Legislative Council elections 2024
List of locations where you can vote on polling day. Polling places are open from 8 am to 6 pm on Saturday 4 May.
In 2024, periodic elections will be conducted for the Legislative Council divisions of Hobart and Prosser. Additionally, a by-election will be held concurrently to fill the member vacancy for the division of Elwick.
The elected members for Hobart and Prosser will serve until the 2030 periodic elections. The elected member for Elwick will serve until the 2028 periodic election.
Polling day is Saturday 4 May 2024.
Remember, voting in the Legislative Council elections is compulsory.
Issue of the writs & close of rolls
Candidate nominations open
Candidate nominations close
Announcement of nominations
Pre-poll voting commences
Postal vote applications close
Polling day
You can vote in person at a polling place on polling day. If you expect to be unable do this, there are early voting options available.
Try our FAQ page for answers to commonly asked questions about voting, enrolment, employment, campaigning and more.
Rolls for these Legislative Council elections closed at 6 pm Wednesday 3 April 2024. You will be required to vote under the enrolment details recorded as at that time.
Further information is available to assist you if you need to enrol to vote or update your enrolment.
Nominations have closed.
If you wish to stand as a candidate in this state election, nominations will be open from the issue of the writ, 6 pm Wednesday 3 April 2024, and close at 12 noon on Thursday 11 April 2024.
A range of information is available to help you understand the eligibility requirements and nomination process. You'll also find guidance on the rules that candidates must follow.
A writ is a document which carries the Governor's instruction to conduct an election and specifies key election dates.
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