Who can lodge a postal vote?

Postal vote
If you are entitled to vote at a Tasmanian election,
you may vote by postal vote if you:
» expect to be unable to attend a polling place
on polling day; or

application
» are a silent elector whose address is not shown
on the roll. Section 36(5).

How do I apply for a postal vote?

Complete and sign this form.
Return this form, so it can be received by
the returning officer before 4pm Friday,
eight days before polling day. Remember,
postal services can take a number of days.
Upper House election

What happens next? Apply before

4pm Friday
The TEC will:
Process your application
Mail your postal ballot pack to you
The pack is made up of: ballot paper,
instructions, return envelopes
28 April
You will need to:
Launceston, Murchison
Complete your vote before 6pm on
polling day and Rumney
Send your vote back in the envelopes
provided

Questions?
Phone 1800 801 701
This form can also be
downloaded from our website
tec.tas.gov.au/pva
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Application for a postal vote

Enrolled address (where you are enrolled to vote)

Family name

Given names
(In full)

Date of birth DD / MM / YYYY

Email Where would you prefer to receive your postal pack?
(Please tick one box only)

Phone Your enrolled address

Your declaration An alternative address – please list below

I declare that:
» I am unable to attend a polling place on polling
Alternative postal address for this election
day, or am a silent elector.
» The information I have given on this form is true
and complete.

Signature
(or mark)
of applicant

Date DD / MM / YYYY
Warning: It is a serious offence to give false or
misleading information

Where do I send my application?

Either email your completed
form to postal@tec.tas.gov.au
Or mail this form to:
Postal vote applications
Personal information provided on this form will be used Tasmanian Electoral Commission
for the purpose of sending you a postal vote and will be
available for public inspection in accordance with section
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