Ways to vote
Voting is compulsory in Queensland. All people enrolled to vote in Queensland are required to vote in local, state and federal government elections.
Each voter can choose how they want to vote for each election. All voters are eligible to vote on election day, at an early voting centre or via postal ballot. For assistance, please see our page I need help voting.
Voting on election day
Many people choose to vote at a polling place on election day. For a state general election, you can vote at any polling place in Queensland.
All polling place locations are listed on this website in the lead up to an election. You can use the Find My Polling Booth page to find the best location for you.
We provide information about the accessibility of each polling place to help you choose the best location.
Early voting
All voters can vote at an early voting centre before election day.
The early voting period is specified when the election is called. For state-wide elections, the early voting period is usually 2 weeks.
Postal voting
Any voter can request a postal ballot for an election. If you would prefer not to go to a polling place, we can send a postal ballot to your home or where you are staying.
For more information about requesting and filling out a postal ballot, you can visit our Postal voting page.
Telephone voting
Certain voters are eligible to vote by telephone (otherwise known as ‘electronically assisted voting’). You need to contact the ECQ to register.
Our telephone voting information sheet has more information.
Voting for travellers
If you are enrolled to vote in Queensland, but you will be travelling over the State general election, you have several options to make your voice heard.
Within Queensland
You can visit any early voting centre or polling place in Queensland to cast your vote. Early voting centres and election day polling places can be found using the Find My Polling Booth page.
You also can apply for a postal vote to be sent to your location.
Outside of Queensland
For those travelling interstate, you have several options to vote. You can request a postal vote be mailed to your temporary address. Telephone voting is also available for travellers. Our telephone voting information sheet can walk you through the process.
Overseas
If you are travelling or live overseas temporarily, you are eligible to vote by telephone.
Please see our telephone voting information sheet for the process.
Mobile polling
During an election, election officials may visit voters in eligible remote areas.
We post the locations and schedule for mobile voting when an election is declared.
Declared institution voting
In some elections, the ECQ visits patients and residents of registered declared institutions such as aged care homes. Patients and residents can vote from their room or from a polling place set up in a public area. Staff and visitors cannot vote at a declared institution.
Please contact the ECQ to register a declared institution. More information can be found on our Declared institution information sheet.