We will be doing scheduled maintenance on our election systems between 9pm and midnight Thursday, 13 August 2026 (AEST).

During this time, our electronic disclosure system (EDS) and online election systems, including the self service portal for temporary election staff and candidates will be unavailable.

Endorsement of a candidate

A registered political party may endorse a candidate to contest a state election.

Notification of endorsement

The party’s registered officer must notify the ECQ of a candidate’s endorsement within 7 days. Similarly, if a party withdraws a candidate’s endorsement or changes their endorsement, the ECQ must be notified within 7 days.

Links to further information:

State fact sheet 10 – Candidate endorsements

Forms:

FAD2A - Endorsement of a candidate by a registered political party
FAD2B - Withdrawal of endorsement of candidate by registered political party