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  "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Electoral Commission of Queensland - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:51:22.745341+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-QLD-030\n**Entity type**: Independent Statutory Authority\n**Jurisdiction**: QLD\n**Portfolio**: \n**Website**: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| other-pdfs | 1 |\n| pages | 4 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- Media contact:\nmedia@ecq.qld.gov.au\nor 0438 129 699\n17 April 2026 - Stafford State by-election called for Saturday 16 May 2026\nA State by-election in the electorate of Stafford is underway following the issue of the writ by the Governor of Queensland today.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- Key dates:\n9am Saturday 18 April – Candidate nominations open\n6pm Tuesday 21 April – Electoral roll closes\n12 noon Friday 24 April – Candidate nominations close\n8am Tuesday 5 May – Early voting opens\n8am-6pm Saturday 16 May – Election day\n6pm Tuesday 26 May – Last day for the ECQ to receive postal votes\n14 April 2026 - Central Highlands Regional Council by-election announced for 16 May 2026\nA by-election for the vacant Councillor position on the Central Highlands Regional Council will be held on Saturday 16 May 2026.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nMedia Contact:\nmedia@ecq.qld.gov.au\nor 0438 129 699\nBackground\nNotice of election\n–Tuesday 10 February2026\nClose of roll\n– Monday 16 February 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 19 February 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– 7pm Monday 2 March 2026\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 11 March 2026\nElection Day\n–Saturday 14 March 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–5pm Tuesday 24 March 2026\nFebruary\n23 February 2026 - Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council by-election declared\nThe Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) has declared Janelle Ling as the newest Councillor of the Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council following Saturday’s by-election.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nElection timetable\nNotice of election\n– Tuesday 20 January 2026\nClose of roll\n– Tuesday 27 January 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 29 January 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– Monday 9 February at 7pm\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 18 February 2026\nElection Day\n–Saturday 21 February 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–5pm Tuesday 3 March 2026\n19 February 2026 - Pormpuraaw by-election candidates announced\nThree candidates will contest the vacant Councillor position at the upcoming Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council by-election.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- Media contact:\nmedia@ecq.qld.gov.au\nor 0438 129 699\n17 April 2026 - Stafford State by-election called for Saturday 16 May 2026\nA State by-election in the electorate of Stafford is underway following the issue of the writ by the Governor of Queensland today.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- Key dates:\n9am Saturday 18 April – Candidate nominations open\n6pm Tuesday 21 April – Electoral roll closes\n12 noon Friday 24 April – Candidate nominations close\n8am Tuesday 5 May – Early voting opens\n8am-6pm Saturday 16 May – Election day\n6pm Tuesday 26 May – Last day for the ECQ to receive postal votes\n14 April 2026 - Central Highlands Regional Council by-election announced for 16 May 2026\nA by-election for the vacant Councillor position on the Central Highlands Regional Council will be held on Saturday 16 May 2026.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nMedia Contact:\nmedia@ecq.qld.gov.au\nor 0438 129 699\nBackground\nNotice of election\n–Tuesday 10 February2026\nClose of roll\n– Monday 16 February 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 19 February 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– 7pm Monday 2 March 2026\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 11 March 2026\nElection Day\n–Saturday 14 March 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–5pm Tuesday 24 March 2026\nFebruary\n23 February 2026 - Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council by-election declared\nThe Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) has declared Janelle Ling as the newest Councillor of the Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council following Saturday’s by-election.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nElection timetable\nNotice of election\n– Tuesday 20 January 2026\nClose of roll\n– Tuesday 27 January 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 29 January 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– Monday 9 February at 7pm\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 18 February 2026\nElection Day\n–Saturday 21 February 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–5pm Tuesday 3 March 2026\n19 February 2026 - Pormpuraaw by-election candidates announced\nThree candidates will contest the vacant Councillor position at the upcoming Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council by-election.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nMedia Contact:\nmedia@ecq.qld.gov.au\nor 0438 129 699\nElection timetable\nNotice of election\n–Tuesday 10 February2026\nClose of roll\n– Monday 16 February 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 19 February 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– 7pm Monday 2 March 2026\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 11 March 2026\nElection Day\n–Saturday 14 March 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–5pm Tuesday 24 March 2026\n10 February 2026 - Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council by-election announced for 14 March 2026\nA by-election for Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire will be held on Saturday 14 March 2026.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nBackground\nNotice of election\n–\nTuesday 10 February\n2026\nClose of roll\n– Monday 16 February 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 19 February 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– 7pm Monday 2 March 2026\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 11 March 2026\nElection Day\n–\nSaturday 14 March 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–\n5pm Tuesday 24 March 2026\nJanuary\n29 January 2026 - Mapoon by-election candidates announced\nThree candidates have nominated to be the next Councillor for Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council following the ballot paper draw undertaken today.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- Media contact:\nmedia@ecq.qld.gov.au\nor 0438 129 699\n17 April 2026 - Stafford State by-election called for Saturday 16 May 2026\nA State by-election in the electorate of Stafford is underway following the issue of the writ by the Governor of Queensland today.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- Key dates:\n9am Saturday 18 April – Candidate nominations open\n6pm Tuesday 21 April – Electoral roll closes\n12 noon Friday 24 April – Candidate nominations close\n8am Tuesday 5 May – Early voting opens\n8am-6pm Saturday 16 May – Election day\n6pm Tuesday 26 May – Last day for the ECQ to receive postal votes\n14 April 2026 - Central Highlands Regional Council by-election announced for 16 May 2026\nA by-election for the vacant Councillor position on the Central Highlands Regional Council will be held on Saturday 16 May 2026.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nMedia Contact:\nmedia@ecq.qld.gov.au\nor 0438 129 699\nBackground\nNotice of election\n–Tuesday 10 February2026\nClose of roll\n– Monday 16 February 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 19 February 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– 7pm Monday 2 March 2026\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 11 March 2026\nElection Day\n–Saturday 14 March 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–5pm Tuesday 24 March 2026\nFebruary\n23 February 2026 - Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council by-election declared\nThe Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) has declared Janelle Ling as the newest Councillor of the Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council following Saturday’s by-election.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nElection timetable\nNotice of election\n– Tuesday 20 January 2026\nClose of roll\n– Tuesday 27 January 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 29 January 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– Monday 9 February at 7pm\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 18 February 2026\nElection Day\n–Saturday 21 February 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–5pm Tuesday 3 March 2026\n19 February 2026 - Pormpuraaw by-election candidates announced\nThree candidates will contest the vacant Councillor position at the upcoming Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council by-election.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nMedia Contact:\nmedia@ecq.qld.gov.au\nor 0438 129 699\nElection timetable\nNotice of election\n–Tuesday 10 February2026\nClose of roll\n– Monday 16 February 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 19 February 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– 7pm Monday 2 March 2026\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 11 March 2026\nElection Day\n–Saturday 14 March 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–5pm Tuesday 24 March 2026\n10 February 2026 - Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council by-election announced for 14 March 2026\nA by-election for Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire will be held on Saturday 14 March 2026.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nBackground\nNotice of election\n–\nTuesday 10 February\n2026\nClose of roll\n– Monday 16 February 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 19 February 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– 7pm Monday 2 March 2026\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 11 March 2026\nElection Day\n–\nSaturday 14 March 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–\n5pm Tuesday 24 March 2026\nJanuary\n29 January 2026 - Mapoon by-election candidates announced\nThree candidates have nominated to be the next Councillor for Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council following the ballot paper draw undertaken today.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- Candidates in ballot paper order for the by-election are:\nJerry BURKE\nJanelle LING\nGeraldine MAMOOSE\nElectoral Commissioner Pat Vidgen said he was pleased to see candidates willing to represent their community ahead of the Saturday 21 February by-election.\n“Now that voters know who is running, they can start to decide which candidate they want as their new councillor,” Mr Vidgen said. “We will begin printing your ballot papers so early voting can get underway on Wednesday 18 February 2026.”\nEarly voting will be available at Jean Jimmy Centre, Red Beach Road, Mapoon Wednesday 18 February to Friday 20 February from 9am to 6pm.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nMedia Contact:\nmedia@ecq.qld.gov.au\nor 0438 129 699\nBackground\nNotice of election\n– Tuesday 20 January 2026\nClose of roll\n– Tuesday 27 January 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 29 January 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– Monday 9 February at 7pm\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 18 February 2026\nElection Day\n–Saturday 21 February 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–5pm Tuesday 3 March 2026\n20 January 2026 - Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council by-election announced for 21 February 2026\nA by-election to choose a new councillor for Mapoon Aboriginal Shire will be held on Saturday 21 February 2026.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- Check your enrolment\nElection results\nElection Facts\nElectronic Disclosure System (EDS)\nCheck and update your details\nUpdate your details so you can have your say at the next election\nLearn more\nElectronic Disclosure System\nLearn more\nEvents\n16\nMay\n2026\n2026 Stafford State by-election\n16\nMay\n2026\n2026 Central Highlands Regional Council by-election\n14\nMarch\n2026\n2026 Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council by-election\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/)`\n- [pages 3,4,5,6,7,8]\nble, other personal information contained in submissions\nincluding signature, email, postal address and other contact details will be redacted before\nthe submission is published online.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/QRC-Submission-guidelines_v3.pdf (https://redistribution.ecq.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/91910/QRC-Submission-guidelines_v3.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- Media contact:\nmedia@ecq.qld.gov.au\nor 0438 129 699\n17 April 2026 - Stafford State by-election called for Saturday 16 May 2026\nA State by-election in the electorate of Stafford is underway following the issue of the writ by the Governor of Queensland today.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- Key dates:\n9am Saturday 18 April – Candidate nominations open\n6pm Tuesday 21 April – Electoral roll closes\n12 noon Friday 24 April – Candidate nominations close\n8am Tuesday 5 May – Early voting opens\n8am-6pm Saturday 16 May – Election day\n6pm Tuesday 26 May – Last day for the ECQ to receive postal votes\n14 April 2026 - Central Highlands Regional Council by-election announced for 16 May 2026\nA by-election for the vacant Councillor position on the Central Highlands Regional Council will be held on Saturday 16 May 2026.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nMedia Contact:\nmedia@ecq.qld.gov.au\nor 0438 129 699\nBackground\nNotice of election\n–Tuesday 10 February2026\nClose of roll\n– Monday 16 February 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 19 February 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– 7pm Monday 2 March 2026\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 11 March 2026\nElection Day\n–Saturday 14 March 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–5pm Tuesday 24 March 2026\nFebruary\n23 February 2026 - Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council by-election declared\nThe Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) has declared Janelle Ling as the newest Councillor of the Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council following Saturday’s by-election.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nElection timetable\nNotice of election\n– Tuesday 20 January 2026\nClose of roll\n– Tuesday 27 January 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 29 January 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– Monday 9 February at 7pm\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 18 February 2026\nElection Day\n–Saturday 21 February 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–5pm Tuesday 3 March 2026\n19 February 2026 - Pormpuraaw by-election candidates announced\nThree candidates will contest the vacant Councillor position at the upcoming Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council by-election.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nMedia Contact:\nmedia@ecq.qld.gov.au\nor 0438 129 699\nElection timetable\nNotice of election\n–Tuesday 10 February2026\nClose of roll\n– Monday 16 February 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 19 February 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– 7pm Monday 2 March 2026\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 11 March 2026\nElection Day\n–Saturday 14 March 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–5pm Tuesday 24 March 2026\n10 February 2026 - Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council by-election announced for 14 March 2026\nA by-election for Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire will be held on Saturday 14 March 2026.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nBackground\nNotice of election\n–\nTuesday 10 February\n2026\nClose of roll\n– Monday 16 February 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 19 February 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– 7pm Monday 2 March 2026\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 11 March 2026\nElection Day\n–\nSaturday 14 March 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–\n5pm Tuesday 24 March 2026\nJanuary\n29 January 2026 - Mapoon by-election candidates announced\nThree candidates have nominated to be the next Councillor for Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council following the ballot paper draw undertaken today.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- Candidates in ballot paper order for the by-election are:\nJerry BURKE\nJanelle LING\nGeraldine MAMOOSE\nElectoral Commissioner Pat Vidgen said he was pleased to see candidates willing to represent their community ahead of the Saturday 21 February by-election.\n“Now that voters know who is running, they can start to decide which candidate they want as their new councillor,” Mr Vidgen said. “We will begin printing your ballot papers so early voting can get underway on Wednesday 18 February 2026.”\nEarly voting will be available at Jean Jimmy Centre, Red Beach Road, Mapoon Wednesday 18 February to Friday 20 February from 9am to 6pm.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nMedia Contact:\nmedia@ecq.qld.gov.au\nor 0438 129 699\nBackground\nNotice of election\n– Tuesday 20 January 2026\nClose of roll\n– Tuesday 27 January 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 29 January 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– Monday 9 February at 7pm\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 18 February 2026\nElection Day\n–Saturday 21 February 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–5pm Tuesday 3 March 2026\n20 January 2026 - Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council by-election announced for 21 February 2026\nA by-election to choose a new councillor for Mapoon Aboriginal Shire will be held on Saturday 21 February 2026.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- Check your enrolment\nElection results\nElection Facts\nElectronic Disclosure System (EDS)\nCheck and update your details\nUpdate your details so you can have your say at the next election\nLearn more\nElectronic Disclosure System\nLearn more\nEvents\n16\nMay\n2026\n2026 Stafford State by-election\n16\nMay\n2026\n2026 Central Highlands Regional Council by-election\n14\nMarch\n2026\n2026 Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council by-election\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/)`\n- [pages 3,4,5,6,7,8]\nble, other personal information contained in submissions\nincluding signature, email, postal address and other contact details will be redacted before\nthe submission is published online.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/QRC-Submission-guidelines_v3.pdf (https://redistribution.ecq.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/91910/QRC-Submission-guidelines_v3.pdf)`\n- [Page 6]\nSubmission and publication guidelines\nHow to use the interactive map\nGeneral overview\n1\n4 5\n2 7\n3\n8\n9\n6 10\n11\n12\n13\n1.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/QRC-Submission-guidelines_v3.pdf (https://redistribution.ecq.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/91910/QRC-Submission-guidelines_v3.pdf)`\n- To vote early, go to Wally McKenzie House, Emerald Show Grounds between 9am and 6pm weekdays from Tuesday, 5 May to Friday, 15 May 2026.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- To vote on election day, visit one of 10 polling locations between 8am and 6pm on Saturday, 16 May 2026.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nMedia contact:\nmedia@ecq.qld.gov.au\nBackground\nQueensland Redistribution Commission\nProposed State electoral redistribution\nGuidelines for public submissions\nCurrent state electorate maps\nElectoral Act 1992\nPart 3, Division 3: How electoral redistributions are to be undertaken\n16 March 2026 - Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council by-election declared\nThe Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) has declared Devon Tarpencha the successful candidate for the Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council by-election.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| 63.04 per cent | Mr Vidgen said that of the 487 voters enrolled in Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council, 307 had returned their ballot papers resulting in a turnout of 63.04 per cent. | `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)` |\n| 41.5 per cent | Electoral Commissioner Pat Vidgen said the successful candidate received 41.5 per cent of the votes in the by-election.\n“Election day was Saturday, 14 March, and the outcome is now certain,” Mr Vidgen said. | `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- Media contact:\nmedia@ecq.qld.gov.au\nor 0438 129 699\n17 April 2026 - Stafford State by-election called for Saturday 16 May 2026\nA State by-election in the electorate of Stafford is underway following the issue of the writ by the Governor of Queensland today.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- Key dates:\n9am Saturday 18 April – Candidate nominations open\n6pm Tuesday 21 April – Electoral roll closes\n12 noon Friday 24 April – Candidate nominations close\n8am Tuesday 5 May – Early voting opens\n8am-6pm Saturday 16 May – Election day\n6pm Tuesday 26 May – Last day for the ECQ to receive postal votes\n14 April 2026 - Central Highlands Regional Council by-election announced for 16 May 2026\nA by-election for the vacant Councillor position on the Central Highlands Regional Council will be held on Saturday 16 May 2026.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nMedia Contact:\nmedia@ecq.qld.gov.au\nor 0438 129 699\nBackground\nNotice of election\n–Tuesday 10 February2026\nClose of roll\n– Monday 16 February 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 19 February 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– 7pm Monday 2 March 2026\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 11 March 2026\nElection Day\n–Saturday 14 March 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–5pm Tuesday 24 March 2026\nFebruary\n23 February 2026 - Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council by-election declared\nThe Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) has declared Janelle Ling as the newest Councillor of the Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council following Saturday’s by-election.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nElection timetable\nNotice of election\n– Tuesday 20 January 2026\nClose of roll\n– Tuesday 27 January 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 29 January 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– Monday 9 February at 7pm\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 18 February 2026\nElection Day\n–Saturday 21 February 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–5pm Tuesday 3 March 2026\n19 February 2026 - Pormpuraaw by-election candidates announced\nThree candidates will contest the vacant Councillor position at the upcoming Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council by-election.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nMedia Contact:\nmedia@ecq.qld.gov.au\nor 0438 129 699\nElection timetable\nNotice of election\n–Tuesday 10 February2026\nClose of roll\n– Monday 16 February 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 19 February 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– 7pm Monday 2 March 2026\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 11 March 2026\nElection Day\n–Saturday 14 March 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–5pm Tuesday 24 March 2026\n10 February 2026 - Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council by-election announced for 14 March 2026\nA by-election for Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire will be held on Saturday 14 March 2026.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nBackground\nNotice of election\n–\nTuesday 10 February\n2026\nClose of roll\n– Monday 16 February 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 19 February 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– 7pm Monday 2 March 2026\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 11 March 2026\nElection Day\n–\nSaturday 14 March 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–\n5pm Tuesday 24 March 2026\nJanuary\n29 January 2026 - Mapoon by-election candidates announced\nThree candidates have nominated to be the next Councillor for Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council following the ballot paper draw undertaken today.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- Candidates in ballot paper order for the by-election are:\nJerry BURKE\nJanelle LING\nGeraldine MAMOOSE\nElectoral Commissioner Pat Vidgen said he was pleased to see candidates willing to represent their community ahead of the Saturday 21 February by-election.\n“Now that voters know who is running, they can start to decide which candidate they want as their new councillor,” Mr Vidgen said. “We will begin printing your ballot papers so early voting can get underway on Wednesday 18 February 2026.”\nEarly voting will be available at Jean Jimmy Centre, Red Beach Road, Mapoon Wednesday 18 February to Friday 20 February from 9am to 6pm.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nMedia Contact:\nmedia@ecq.qld.gov.au\nor 0438 129 699\nBackground\nNotice of election\n– Tuesday 20 January 2026\nClose of roll\n– Tuesday 27 January 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 29 January 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– Monday 9 February at 7pm\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 18 February 2026\nElection Day\n–Saturday 21 February 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–5pm Tuesday 3 March 2026\n20 January 2026 - Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council by-election announced for 21 February 2026\nA by-election to choose a new councillor for Mapoon Aboriginal Shire will be held on Saturday 21 February 2026.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- Check your enrolment\nElection results\nElection Facts\nElectronic Disclosure System (EDS)\nCheck and update your details\nUpdate your details so you can have your say at the next election\nLearn more\nElectronic Disclosure System\nLearn more\nEvents\n16\nMay\n2026\n2026 Stafford State by-election\n16\nMay\n2026\n2026 Central Highlands Regional Council by-election\n14\nMarch\n2026\n2026 Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council by-election\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/)`\n- [pages 3,4,5,6,7,8]\nble, other personal information contained in submissions\nincluding signature, email, postal address and other contact details will be redacted before\nthe submission is published online.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/QRC-Submission-guidelines_v3.pdf (https://redistribution.ecq.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/91910/QRC-Submission-guidelines_v3.pdf)`\n- [Page 6]\nSubmission and publication guidelines\nHow to use the interactive map\nGeneral overview\n1\n4 5\n2 7\n3\n8\n9\n6 10\n11\n12\n13\n1.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/QRC-Submission-guidelines_v3.pdf (https://redistribution.ecq.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/91910/QRC-Submission-guidelines_v3.pdf)`\n- Once the spinning progress bar has\ncompleted and turned into a static notepad icon, click the text.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/QRC-Submission-guidelines_v3.pdf (https://redistribution.ecq.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/91910/QRC-Submission-guidelines_v3.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- Media contact:\nmedia@ecq.qld.gov.au\nor 0438 129 699\n17 April 2026 - Stafford State by-election called for Saturday 16 May 2026\nA State by-election in the electorate of Stafford is underway following the issue of the writ by the Governor of Queensland today.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- Key dates:\n9am Saturday 18 April – Candidate nominations open\n6pm Tuesday 21 April – Electoral roll closes\n12 noon Friday 24 April – Candidate nominations close\n8am Tuesday 5 May – Early voting opens\n8am-6pm Saturday 16 May – Election day\n6pm Tuesday 26 May – Last day for the ECQ to receive postal votes\n14 April 2026 - Central Highlands Regional Council by-election announced for 16 May 2026\nA by-election for the vacant Councillor position on the Central Highlands Regional Council will be held on Saturday 16 May 2026.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nMedia Contact:\nmedia@ecq.qld.gov.au\nor 0438 129 699\nBackground\nNotice of election\n–Tuesday 10 February2026\nClose of roll\n– Monday 16 February 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 19 February 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– 7pm Monday 2 March 2026\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 11 March 2026\nElection Day\n–Saturday 14 March 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–5pm Tuesday 24 March 2026\nFebruary\n23 February 2026 - Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council by-election declared\nThe Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) has declared Janelle Ling as the newest Councillor of the Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council following Saturday’s by-election.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nElection timetable\nNotice of election\n– Tuesday 20 January 2026\nClose of roll\n– Tuesday 27 January 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 29 January 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– Monday 9 February at 7pm\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 18 February 2026\nElection Day\n–Saturday 21 February 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–5pm Tuesday 3 March 2026\n19 February 2026 - Pormpuraaw by-election candidates announced\nThree candidates will contest the vacant Councillor position at the upcoming Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council by-election.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nMedia Contact:\nmedia@ecq.qld.gov.au\nor 0438 129 699\nElection timetable\nNotice of election\n–Tuesday 10 February2026\nClose of roll\n– Monday 16 February 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 19 February 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– 7pm Monday 2 March 2026\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 11 March 2026\nElection Day\n–Saturday 14 March 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–5pm Tuesday 24 March 2026\n10 February 2026 - Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council by-election announced for 14 March 2026\nA by-election for Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire will be held on Saturday 14 March 2026.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nBackground\nNotice of election\n–\nTuesday 10 February\n2026\nClose of roll\n– Monday 16 February 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 19 February 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– 7pm Monday 2 March 2026\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 11 March 2026\nElection Day\n–\nSaturday 14 March 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–\n5pm Tuesday 24 March 2026\nJanuary\n29 January 2026 - Mapoon by-election candidates announced\nThree candidates have nominated to be the next Councillor for Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council following the ballot paper draw undertaken today.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- Candidates in ballot paper order for the by-election are:\nJerry BURKE\nJanelle LING\nGeraldine MAMOOSE\nElectoral Commissioner Pat Vidgen said he was pleased to see candidates willing to represent their community ahead of the Saturday 21 February by-election.\n“Now that voters know who is running, they can start to decide which candidate they want as their new councillor,” Mr Vidgen said. “We will begin printing your ballot papers so early voting can get underway on Wednesday 18 February 2026.”\nEarly voting will be available at Jean Jimmy Centre, Red Beach Road, Mapoon Wednesday 18 February to Friday 20 February from 9am to 6pm.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nMedia Contact:\nmedia@ecq.qld.gov.au\nor 0438 129 699\nBackground\nNotice of election\n– Tuesday 20 January 2026\nClose of roll\n– Tuesday 27 January 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 29 January 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– Monday 9 February at 7pm\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 18 February 2026\nElection Day\n–Saturday 21 February 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–5pm Tuesday 3 March 2026\n20 January 2026 - Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council by-election announced for 21 February 2026\nA by-election to choose a new councillor for Mapoon Aboriginal Shire will be held on Saturday 21 February 2026.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- Check your enrolment\nElection results\nElection Facts\nElectronic Disclosure System (EDS)\nCheck and update your details\nUpdate your details so you can have your say at the next election\nLearn more\nElectronic Disclosure System\nLearn more\nEvents\n16\nMay\n2026\n2026 Stafford State by-election\n16\nMay\n2026\n2026 Central Highlands Regional Council by-election\n14\nMarch\n2026\n2026 Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council by-election\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/)`\n- [pages 3,4,5,6,7,8]\nble, other personal information contained in submissions\nincluding signature, email, postal address and other contact details will be redacted before\nthe submission is published online.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/QRC-Submission-guidelines_v3.pdf (https://redistribution.ecq.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/91910/QRC-Submission-guidelines_v3.pdf)`\n- [Page 6]\nSubmission and publication guidelines\nHow to use the interactive map\nGeneral overview\n1\n4 5\n2 7\n3\n8\n9\n6 10\n11\n12\n13\n1.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/QRC-Submission-guidelines_v3.pdf (https://redistribution.ecq.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/91910/QRC-Submission-guidelines_v3.pdf)`\n- To vote early, go to Wally McKenzie House, Emerald Show Grounds between 9am and 6pm weekdays from Tuesday, 5 May to Friday, 15 May 2026.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- To vote on election day, visit one of 10 polling locations between 8am and 6pm on Saturday, 16 May 2026.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nMedia contact:\nmedia@ecq.qld.gov.au\nBackground\nQueensland Redistribution Commission\nProposed State electoral redistribution\nGuidelines for public submissions\nCurrent state electorate maps\nElectoral Act 1992\nPart 3, Division 3: How electoral redistributions are to be undertaken\n16 March 2026 - Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council by-election declared\nThe Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) has declared Devon Tarpencha the successful candidate for the Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council by-election.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- Media contact:\nmedia@ecq.qld.gov.au\nor 0438 129 699\n17 April 2026 - Stafford State by-election called for Saturday 16 May 2026\nA State by-election in the electorate of Stafford is underway following the issue of the writ by the Governor of Queensland today.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- Key dates:\n9am Saturday 18 April – Candidate nominations open\n6pm Tuesday 21 April – Electoral roll closes\n12 noon Friday 24 April – Candidate nominations close\n8am Tuesday 5 May – Early voting opens\n8am-6pm Saturday 16 May – Election day\n6pm Tuesday 26 May – Last day for the ECQ to receive postal votes\n14 April 2026 - Central Highlands Regional Council by-election announced for 16 May 2026\nA by-election for the vacant Councillor position on the Central Highlands Regional Council will be held on Saturday 16 May 2026.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nMedia Contact:\nmedia@ecq.qld.gov.au\nor 0438 129 699\nBackground\nNotice of election\n–Tuesday 10 February2026\nClose of roll\n– Monday 16 February 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 19 February 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– 7pm Monday 2 March 2026\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 11 March 2026\nElection Day\n–Saturday 14 March 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–5pm Tuesday 24 March 2026\nFebruary\n23 February 2026 - Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council by-election declared\nThe Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) has declared Janelle Ling as the newest Councillor of the Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council following Saturday’s by-election.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nElection timetable\nNotice of election\n– Tuesday 20 January 2026\nClose of roll\n– Tuesday 27 January 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 29 January 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– Monday 9 February at 7pm\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 18 February 2026\nElection Day\n–Saturday 21 February 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–5pm Tuesday 3 March 2026\n19 February 2026 - Pormpuraaw by-election candidates announced\nThree candidates will contest the vacant Councillor position at the upcoming Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council by-election.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nMedia Contact:\nmedia@ecq.qld.gov.au\nor 0438 129 699\nElection timetable\nNotice of election\n–Tuesday 10 February2026\nClose of roll\n– Monday 16 February 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 19 February 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– 7pm Monday 2 March 2026\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 11 March 2026\nElection Day\n–Saturday 14 March 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–5pm Tuesday 24 March 2026\n10 February 2026 - Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council by-election announced for 14 March 2026\nA by-election for Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire will be held on Saturday 14 March 2026.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nBackground\nNotice of election\n–\nTuesday 10 February\n2026\nClose of roll\n– Monday 16 February 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 19 February 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– 7pm Monday 2 March 2026\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 11 March 2026\nElection Day\n–\nSaturday 14 March 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–\n5pm Tuesday 24 March 2026\nJanuary\n29 January 2026 - Mapoon by-election candidates announced\nThree candidates have nominated to be the next Councillor for Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council following the ballot paper draw undertaken today.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- Candidates in ballot paper order for the by-election are:\nJerry BURKE\nJanelle LING\nGeraldine MAMOOSE\nElectoral Commissioner Pat Vidgen said he was pleased to see candidates willing to represent their community ahead of the Saturday 21 February by-election.\n“Now that voters know who is running, they can start to decide which candidate they want as their new councillor,” Mr Vidgen said. “We will begin printing your ballot papers so early voting can get underway on Wednesday 18 February 2026.”\nEarly voting will be available at Jean Jimmy Centre, Red Beach Road, Mapoon Wednesday 18 February to Friday 20 February from 9am to 6pm.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n- ENDS\nMedia Contact:\nmedia@ecq.qld.gov.au\nor 0438 129 699\nBackground\nNotice of election\n– Tuesday 20 January 2026\nClose of roll\n– Tuesday 27 January 2026\nClose of nominations and ballot draw\n– Thursday 29 January 2026\nClose of postal vote requests\n– Monday 9 February at 7pm\nEarly voting opens\n– Wednesday 18 February 2026\nElection Day\n–Saturday 21 February 2026\nReturn of postal ballot cut-off\n–5pm Tuesday 3 March 2026\n20 January 2026 - Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council by-election announced for 21 February 2026\nA by-election to choose a new councillor for Mapoon Aboriginal Shire will be held on Saturday 21 February 2026.\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/media/2026-media-statements)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. 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