Voting in the 2020 local government elections closed at 6pm on Saturday, 28 March 2020.
Polling booths were open between 8am to 6pm on election day, 28 March 2020.
A range of health protection measures were in place at polling booths to address the impact of COVID-19 based on advice from Queensland’s Chief Health Officer.
Gladstone Regional Council 2024 State Election Advocacy
Leading up to the 2024 State Election, Council identified eight priorities calling on commitments from candidates to fund and fill the gaps and play their part in growing the Gladstone Region.
Federal Government Election
The Federal Election was held on Saturday, 21 May 2022.
A media statement containing more information can be found here.
Candidates for local government, State or Federal elections are encouraged to review and understand Gladstone Regional Council’s Election Signage Guidelines when preparing their individual campaigns.
These guidelines have been developed to ensure a consistent approach throughout the region and further support the requirements of the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) in relation to the construction, placement and location of election signage.
However, in the interest of balancing candidates' needs and community expectations, candidates for election are requested to understand and comply with these guidelines.
What is election signage?
Election signage is considered as any free-standing advertising device identifying candidates and/or promoting a political party at local, state or federal government elections.
All election signage content is regulated by the relevant Electoral Commission and must be authorised for the duration of the election period.
When can election signage be installed?
Candidates can erect election signage following the publication of the Notice of Election.
Candidates are requested to remove election signage within 1 week of the election polling date.
Signage specifications
Candidates are requested to adhere to the following election signage specifications when constructing signs:
Election signs cannot be greater than 0.6m2;
The sign, timber stake and/or frame needs to be made from materials that are designed to be easily broken;
Timber stakes and/or frames must have a cross-section measurement of up to 55mm x 25mm; and
Election signs cannot rotate, be illuminated, or use reflective or fluorescent materials.
Where can election signage be installed?
In the interests of community safety, the placement of election signage must ensure that:
All road users including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists are not distracted and have a clear line of sight;
Pedestrian and vehicular movements are not impeded;
Official road signs are not obscured;
DTMR is responsible for the management of election signs located on state-controlled roads, however, Council reserves the right to immediately remove any election sign/s that pose an immediate risk to public safety;
Election signs are located at least 3.5m from the edge of the nearest traffic lane on roads where the speed limit is 80km/hr or less;
Election signs are located at least 6m from the edge of the nearest traffic lane on roads where the speed limit is over 80km/hr;
Election signs are not located on centre medians or roundabouts;
Election signs must not protrude over the road This also includes campaigners holding or waving election signs;
Community members of all ages and abilities, including cyclists, must not be obstructed by election signage;
Election signs are not fastening to trees or vegetation in public parks or facilities;
Election signs are not placed on Council property or infrastructure including buildings, fences, traffic lights, signs, guideposts, and guardrails; and
Election signs are placed as close as possible to the property boundary.
Candidates are reminded that they are responsible and liable for any claims arising from the placement of election signage.
For information about the process for conducting the election, counting votes and arriving at the election result, please visit Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ)
