Local government elections were last held on 13 September 2008.  The next ordinary Council election will be held in September 2012.

Voting at Local Government elections is compulsory in NSW.

At Strathfield Council, the Mayor and Deputy Mayor are elected annually by the Councillors.

The Process

Local Government elections and by-elections are conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 by the NSW Electoral Commission (NSWEC) who appoints an independent Returning Officer to each council area.

Voting

Voting is compulsory for all residents of the Strathfield Local Government Area who are registered on the electoral roll. Electors enrolled for Federal and State elections are automatically enrolled for their local Council area.

Note: There is no absentee voting in Local Government elections.  If you are unable to vote on election day you can vote by either Pre Poll or Postal.

For more detailed information on Local Government elections visit the NSW Electoral Commission website.

Electoral Roll

The Electoral Roll is prepared and maintained by the Australian Electoral Commission. New residents should complete the electoral enrolment form and forward it to the Electoral Office. Enrolment forms can be obtained from any Australia Post Office.

For further information please visit the NSW Electoral Commission.