October 16, 2024
Bunya Mountains and Bell residents living in the Callide Electorate who want to vote early in the Queensland Election face a long trek.
Early voting locations in the Callide opened on Monday in Gayndah, Chinchilla, Biloela, Gin Gin and, of course, Brisbane (where anyone from any electorate can vote early at Brisbane City Hall).
The Callide Electorate stretches from the Banana Shire Council boundary in the north to the western half of the Bunya Mountains and Bell in the south, an area of more than 74,000sq km.
Early voting will continue daily, from 8:00am to 6:00pm (excluding weekends) until October 25.
The actual Election Day is Saturday, October 26, where polling booths will be open from 8:00am to 6:00pm.
Remember, voting is compulsory, and ALL squares must be numbered on your ballot paper.
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Callide Electorate Candidates
There are six candidates standing for Callide (in ballot paper order):
- PASSANT, Matthew – The Greens
- O’CALLAGHAN, Chris – One Nation
- DENDLE, Samantha – Australian Labor Party
- * HEAD, Bryson – LNP
- WHITTLE, John – Family First
- SCOTT, Duncan – Independent
* indicates Sitting Member
The ballot draw was conducted at the office of the Returning Officer in Biloela last week.
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Where To Vote
Early Voting Venues
Early voting began on Monday (October 14). The nearest early voting venues for the southern half of the Callide electorate are:
- Our Lady Help of Christians Church Hall, 8 Villiers Street, Chinchilla
- QCWA Gayndah Branch, 5 Pineapple Street, Gayndah
They are open from 8:00am-6:00pm, Monday-Friday.
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Election Day Polling Booths (October 26)
The nearest early voting venues for the southern half of the Callide electorate are:
- Bell State School – 90 Dennis Street, Bell
- Jandowae Memorial Hall – 38 George Street, Jandowae
All polling booths will be open from 8:00am to 6:00pm on Election Day.
