Stretton By-election
The Electoral Commission of Queensland acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country where the by-election is being conducted, and their connection to land and community. We pay our respects to all Traditional Owners, and Elders past, present and emerging. |
A by-election was held on Saturday, 24 July 2021. The ECQ returned the writ to His Excellency the Governor of Queensland on Tuesday 27 July 2021.
Key dates for the election can be viewed on the election timetable.
View the writ for the Stretton By-election.
Postal voting
If you have completed a postal vote, the ECQ must receive it by Tuesday, 3 August 2021 for your vote to be counted.
COVID-19 measures
In consultation with health authorities, the ECQ implemented a COVID-safe plan for all polling places and vote counting venues.
Returning Officers and supervisors are provided with guidance and resources to ensure the returning office and all polling places and vote counting venues are set up to protect voters, election staff and scrutineers from exposure to COVID-19. Measures implemented include:
- sign in using the Check in Qld app
- actively maintaining social distancing
- frequent cleaning
- provision of hand sanitation facilities, and
- use of daily checklists to ensure measures are maintained for the entire election period.
All measures are implemented based on advice from Queensland’s Chief Health Officer.
Key election dates
- Day of issue of the writ – Tuesday 29 June 2021.
- Candidate nominations open - Wednesday 30 June 2021.
- Close of electoral roll – Monday 5 July 2021.
- Candidate nominations close – Wednesday 7 July 2021, 12pm (noon).
- Ballot paper order draw – Wednesday 7 July 2021, 2.30pm.
- Postal vote applications close – Monday 12 July 2021.
- Early voting - Monday 12 July to Friday 23 July 2021.
- Election day – Saturday 24 July 2021, 8am to 6pm.
Returning officer
Name: Darryl Sampson
Email: Darryl.Sampson@elections.qld.gov.au
RO Office: Unit 1/17 Learoyd Road, Acacia Ridge, QLD Australia 4110