Vote by phone

You can vote by phone in the Nepean District by-election if you:

  • are blind
  • have low vision
  • have a physical disability and need help to cast your vote.

We’ll share detailed instructions on how to register and vote by phone on Wednesday 22 April.

Secret voting

Here’s how we keep your vote anonymous when you’re voting by phone:

  • An election official will help you register to vote.
  • A different election official, who doesn't know your identity, will take your vote.
  • The person taking your vote won't see your name or address. Instead, you identify yourself with a unique registration ID and a 4-digit pin.
  • While your vote is marked on the ballot paper, a second election official will listen to the conversation to make sure your vote is marked on the ballot paper exactly how you've said. They'll repeat it back to you to verify your vote was cast as intended.
  • Scrutineers, who represent the candidates, can watch the election officials' processes. They aren't allowed to listen to your phone conversation.

Before you vote

It's important you research all the candidates and decide who you want to vote for before you call us to vote.

We can't give you advice on who to vote for, or any information about the candidates.

You can find out what the candidates stand for:

  • in the news
  • on their websites
  • on their social media channels
  • or by contacting them directly with any questions.

Braille and large print ballot papers

We can send you a braille or large print ballot paper in the mail if you’re blind or vision impaired but don’t want to vote over the phone.

Registrations for this by-election:

  • open 9 am Monday 16 March
  • close 5 pm on Tuesday 7 April.

To register, you can:

You only need to register once. You don't need to do anything if you've already registered.