There may not be much of a contest, but voters will being voting today in the Northern Tablelands by-election triggered by the resignation of popular member Adam Marshall.
Mr Marshall unexpectedly resigned to pursue a corporate career. There is no serious contender opposing Brendan Moylan who has been nominated by The Nationals for the seat held strongly by Mr Marshall since 2013.
The candidates, in order on the paper, are:
- Ben Smith (Shooters, Fishers and Farmers)
- Dorothy Robinson (Greens)
- Natasha Ledger (Independent)
- Duncan Fischer (Independent)
- Brendan Moylan (Nationals)
Early voting centres will open today, 15 June, with election day being 22 June. Early voting centres are not open on Sunday. Postal vote applications close on Monday 17 June. There will be no iVote or online voting this election.
| Venue | Address | Opening Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Tableland Election Manager’s Office | 214 Beardy Street, Armidale NSW 2350 Get directions on Google | Mon 17 Jun – Fri 21 Jun 2024 Mon – Fri: 8:30am – 5:30pm |
| Armidale Town Hall | 127 Rusden Street, Armidale NSW 2350 Get directions on Google | Sat 15 Jun – Fri 21 Jun 2024 Mon – Wed: 8:30am – 5:30pm Thu: 8:30am – 8:00pm Fri: 8:30am – 6:00pm Sat: 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Glen Innes Town Hall | 265 Grey Street, Glen Innes NSW 2370 Get directions on Google | Sat 15 Jun – Fri 21 Jun 2024 Mon – Thu: 8:30am – 5:30pm Fri: 8:30am – 6:00pm Sat: 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Guyra Community Hall | Guyra Showground, Dutton Parade, Guyra NSW 2365 Get directions on Google | Sat 15 Jun – Fri 21 Jun 2024 Mon – Thu: 8:30am – 5:30pm Fri: 8:30am – 6:00pm Sat: 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Inverell Masonic Building | 166 Otho Street, Inverell NSW 2360 Get directions on Google | Sat 15 Jun – Fri 21 Jun 2024 Mon – Thu: 8:30am – 5:30pm Fri: 8:30am – 6:00pm Sat: 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Moree Masonic Centre | 23 Chester Street, Moree NSW 2400 Get directions on Google | Sat 15 Jun – Fri 21 Jun 2024 Mon – Thu: 8:30am – 5:30pm Fri: 8:30am – 6:00pm Sat: 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Uralla Memorial Hall | 27 Salisbury Street, Uralla NSW 2358 Get directions on Google | Sat 15 Jun – Fri 21 Jun 2024 Mon – Thu: 8:30am – 5:30pm Fri: 8:30am – 6:00pm Sat: 9:00am – 6:00pm |
More information about the by-election is available from the NSW Election Commission. https://elections.nsw.gov.au/elections/state-elections/2024-northern-tablelands-state-by-election
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