Queensland Consolidated Acts

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTORAL ACT 2011 - SECT 200H

200H Extending time for particular applications to cast postal vote

(1) If the Minister is satisfied that, having regard to the purpose of this part, it would be in the public interest, the Minister may extend the time and day mentioned in sections 79 (2) (d) and 81 (2A) for relevant electors.

(2) However, before extending the time and day, the Minister must consult with the electoral commission.

(3) If the Minister extends the time and day under subsection (1) —

(a) the Minister must give notice of the extension to the returning officer; and

(b) the Minister must ensure a notice about the extension, including the extended time and day, is published on the electoral commission’s website; and

(c) section 79 or 81 , as the case may be, applies in relation to a relevant elector as if the reference in section 79 (2) (d) or 81 (2A) to 7 p.m. on the day that is 12 days before the polling day were a reference to the extended time and day.

(4) This section applies in relation to an application even if the application was made before the Minister extends the time and day under subsection (1) .

(5) In this section—

"relevant elector" means an elector—

(a) who is over 65 years; and

(b) for whom, as a result of an impairment or condition, the public health emergency involving COVID-19 poses a high risk to the elector’s health and safety.