How to make your vote count in the Torres Strait Regional Authority elections

Updated: 29 April 2016

You will receive one ballot paper for your Ward. Take your time to complete the ballot paper and write clearly.

For your vote to count you must fill in your ballot paper correctly by:

  • putting a number ‘1’ in the box next to the person you would most like to represent you (the candidate who is your first choice)

if you wish you may also:

  • put a number ‘2’ in the box next to the person who is your second choice,
  • put a number ‘3’ in the box beside your third choice and so on, until there is a number in every box

To make sure your vote counts: put a ‘1’ next to the candidate who is your first choice

  • use numbers only – no ticks or crosses
  • don’t use any numbers more than once
  • don’t write anything on the ballot paper that identifies you

What if I make a mistake?

Don’t worry, just ask the polling official for another ballot paper and start again.

What if I need help to fill in the ballot paper?

If you are unable to vote without help because you have poor sight, you cannot read or write, or you are physically disabled, then you can choose someone to go with you and fill out the ballot paper for you. Just tell the polling official that the other person is helping you. If you have not chosen someone to help you, then a polling official can help you.

For more information call 07 4051 7188

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