Moreton Bay Regional Council Elections 2016 Primer
Polling day: Saturday 19th March, 2016
It is compulsory for all Australian citizens over 18 years of age, living in Queensland, to be enrolled and vote in the election. Failure to vote may result in a fine.
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Election timetable
The official 2016 Local Government Quadrennial Elections Timetable 
(PDF, 105.8 KB) outlines the commencement and cut off dates for the entire election period. The table below highlights some of the key dates throughout the election period:
| 2016 Local Government Quadrennial Elections - Key Dates | |
|---|---|
| Notice of election | Saturday 6th February |
| Pre-poll postal vote applications commence | Saturday 6th February |
| Candidate nominations commence | Saturday 6th February |
| First close of rolls | 5pm, Saturday 12th February |
| Close of nominations | 12noon, Tuesday 16th February |
| Ballot draw | 10am, Wednesday 17th February |
| In person pre-poll commences | 9am, Monday 7th March |
| Pre-poll postal vote applications close | 7pm, Wednesday 16th March |
| In person pre-poll closes | 6pm, Friday 18th March |
| Polling day | Saturday 19th March |
| Cut-off for return of postal ballot material | 6pm, Tuesday 29th March |
| Disclosure returns due | Monday 4th July |