Redland City Council will meet at 3pm today, Thursday 29 October 2026, to decide whether to apply to the Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) for a recommendation to the Minister for Local Government that the upcoming Mayoral by-election be conducted by postal ballot.
Councillors will consider the option following the mid-term resignation of the former Mayor, which left the Mayoral office vacant.
A postal ballot would mean eligible electors would receive their voting materials by mail instead of attending a polling booth to cast their vote.
You may also like these stories
The meeting has been convened urgently to provide the ECQ and the community with the greatest possible notice of Council’s decision and the arrangements for the by-election.
The Electoral Commission of Queensland is responsible for conducting local government elections and by-elections in accordance with the relevant legislation and electoral requirements.
Information about the Redland City Mayoral by-election, including candidate nominations, enrolment and voting arrangements, will be made available by the ECQ in due course.
To view the meeting, visit Council’s website: Council meeting livestreaming and video recordings | Redland City Council
