Important dates and deadlines

Election day

The Caversham Heights by-election is on Thursday 26 November 2026. Find out how to vote.

Register to vote

You must register to vote by midnight on Tuesday 10 November 2026.

Postal and proxy votes

Postal applications, including postal proxy applications, must be received by 5pm on Wednesday 11 November 2026. This includes changes to existing postal, proxy and postal proxy votes.

Proxy applications must be received by 5pm on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Voter Authority Certificate

The deadline to apply for a Vote Authority Certificate is 5pm on Wednesday 18 November 2026. You need to register to vote before you can apply.