Notification of results for Moree Plains Councillor

The Distribution of Preferences has been conducted. The final count reports can be found on the NSW Electoral Commission's results website

1. Select ‘Results by Local Government Area’ (from the left-hand menu) 2. Select your local government area from the list 3. Click the contest link to view the election results

A recount will only occur: • if a recount request from a candidate is accepted by the Electoral Commissioner, or • on the Electoral Commissioner's own motion.

Any request for a recount must: • be in writing, and • be signed by the candidate, and • set out the reasons for the request, and • be lodged with the Returning Officer within 24 hours of the results being published on the NSW Electoral Commission website.

The preferred way to lodge a recount request is by email to: • the NSW Electoral Commission at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and • the Returning Officer (the email address can be found on the NSW Electoral Commission website).

View more information about how to request a recount >> https://elections.nsw.gov.au/elections/local-government-elections/2024-nsw-local-government-elections/vote-count-information#recount

Where a recount is undertaken, the declaration of the results will be delayed until the completion of the recount.

Please note that the 24-hour period commences from the ‘Final Results Available’ time, as shown in the Status History on the ‘Final Results’ website page: • select the relevant contest on the NSW Electoral Commission's result website. • select ‘Status History’ at the bottom of the Results page. • refer to the date and time stamp next to the ‘Final Results Available’ status.

Unless a recount request is approved, the Electoral Commissioner will approve the Returning Officer declaring the election as soon as practical after the recount deadline. Once approved, the Returning Officer will sign the Declaration of Results and forward a copy to the council's General Manager who will make it available for public display.

Enquiries should be directed to the candidate helpdesk on 1300 022 011 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.