Publications
Information about the Electoral Commission of Queensland's (ECQ) operations can be found in its annual reports, Strategic Plan 2023-2027 PDF (0.85 MB) and Service delivery statement 2023-24 PDF (1.44 MB).
To find out how to access other information, go to the Right to Information page.
Annual reports
The annual report provides a detailed account of the ECQ's activities for the reporting year. The report is tabled in Parliament and contains audited financial statements and performance indicators, providing accountability to our stakeholders.
Please contact the ECQ for copies of annual reports not listed on this page.
Open data
The ECQ is committed to making data publicly available in support of the Queensland Government's Open Data initiative to achieve a more transparent and accountable public sector. The Open Data Policy PDF (0.29 MB) outlines how the ECQ will support the initiative through the release of datasets.
The ECQ has the following datasets:
The ECQ’s purpose is to deliver accessible, fair and transparent electoral services to all Queenslanders. In keeping with this purpose, and in recognition of the importance of the ECQ acting with impartiality and transparency during electoral events, all contact with ECQ initiated by Members of Parliament, Local Government Councillors, electorate offices and electoral candidates that is unrelated to standard engagement via the ECQ’s Funding, Disclosure and Compliance team or through the standard candidate nomination process will be logged on a register that is published on the ECQ website.
| Ref | Interested Party | ECQ representative | Contact purpose | Contact Date | Response | Response Date | Response Approved by Commissioner | Additional comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hon Bob Katter MP, Federal Member for Kennedy | Pat Vidgen, Electoral Commissioner (contacted and responded) | Enquiry about early voting centre in Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council | 20/02/2024 | Clarified arrangements for early voting in Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council | 22/02/2024 | Yes | |
| #2 | Cr Andy Ireland, Mayor Livingstone Shire Council | Pat Vidgen, Electoral Commissioner (contacted) Wade Lewis, Assistant Electoral Commissioner (responded) | Enquiry about local government election regulatory framework | 11/03/2024 | Advice provided about regulatory framework | 11/03/2024 | Yes |
Additional corporate documents
Election reports
After each state election, the ECQ must provide a report to the Minister on the conduct of the election (previously presented as Statistical Returns). These reports are tabled in the Legislative Assembly. It is also the ECQ’s standard practice to report on the conduct of other electoral events.