Australian Consulate-General
Guangzhou,China
Address: 12th Floor, Development Centre, No. 3 Linjiang Road, Zhujiang New City, Guangzhou 510623 - Tel: +86 20 38140111 - Fax: +86 20 38140112 - Visa Office Tel: +86 20 38140250 - Visa Office Fax: +86 20 38140251

Queensland State Election, 09 September 2006

Dear Australians in south China

For the information of eligible Queensland voters, there will be a State General Election held on 09 September 2006. The following link provides further information on postal voting procedures:

http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/TravelBulletins/Queensland_State_General_Election  

Please note that voting facilities are not available at the Australian Consulate-General in Guangzhou.

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Queensland State General Election - 9 September 2006

Queensland Electors visiting or residing overseas are advised that a State General Election has been called for Saturday, 9 September 2006.

Information about the election can be found on the Electoral Commission of Queensland’s website ( http://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/asp/index.asp ).

Queensland electors who wish to apply for a postal vote must complete an 'Application for a Postal Vote' before ballot papers can be issued. The application can be downloaded from the website ( http://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/asp/index.asp ) . If internet access is not available, electors may obtain copies from any Australian Embassy, High Commission, Consulate-General or Consulate overseas ( http://www.dfat.gov.au/missions/ ) or by contacting the Electoral Commission of Queensland on + 61 1300 881 665 or faxing a request on + 61 7 3229 7391.

The completed 'Application for a Postal Vote' must be forwarded to and received by the Electoral Commission of Queensland by the close-off time of 6.00 pm on Thursday 7 September 2006 (Queensland time).

Ballot papers will then be posted to the elector and must be completed prior to 6pm on Saturday 9 September 2006 (Queensland time).