Federation Council Poll Ballot paper

At the 2024 NSW Local Government elections electors in Federation council will be given a ‘poll’ ballot paper to complete, in addition to their Councillor ballot paper.

The result of a council poll is determined by a majority of the votes cast. Voting in a council poll is not compulsory for electors and the result is not binding on the council.

You will be asked three questions:

1. Do you believe that the forced amalgamation by the State Government in 2016 was a mistake?

2. Should the State Government compensate ratepayers for the ongoing costs of the amalgamation?

3. Do you support that Council should approach the State Government to guarantee representation for the former Urana Shire?

Each question requires a “Yes” or a “No” answer. If you decide to answer “Yes” to one of the questions, place a tick in the square next to the word “Yes”. If you decide to vote “No” to a question, place a tick in the square next to the word “No”. Do the same for each question.

Find out more from the NSW Electoral Commission website or watch the 'How to fill in your ballot papers for the 2024 NSW Local government elections' video below.

Watch the video