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News Release Friday, 20 April 2012 Council elections: no absentee voting, high turnover expected The turnover of mayors and councillors at the 28 April Queensland local government...

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Make sure you have a say on who’s running your neighbourhood

News Release: LGAQ is urging Queenslanders to ensure they are correctly enrolled to vote at the council elections on April 28.

3538 Views 23/01/12

28 April poll for local government elections the least worst option

News Release: Premier Bligh’s decision to move the date for 2012 local council elections from 31 March to 28 April is the least worst option to come out of a wholly unacceptable exercise in political opportunism.

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Bligh Government decision to delay council poll a disappointing blow

News Release: If any poll needs to be delayed it should be the state election.

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Pre-election resources

Useful Links

Everyone Has A Say - Make your say count on the day
The 2012 Local Government quadrennial elections will be held on Saturday 28 April 2012. Visit the Electoral Commission of Queensland website to view the election timetable and further information for electors, candidates, political parties, media, employment, legislation and Q&A.

Resources

LGAQ thanks Scenic Rim Regional Council for their permission to link to this handy Governance resource - prepared by Scenic Rim Regional Council to assist their staff and councillors understand caretaker period operation of Council.

Caretaker Period Protocol (2012)

LGAQ thanks Toowoomba Regional Council for their permission to link to this handy Governance resource - prepared by Toowoomba Regional Council to assist local government staff interested in standing as candidates in LG Elections.

Fact Sheet - Employees seeking to stand for Election to Council