Publications
Information about the Electoral Commission of Queensland's (ECQ) operations can be found in its annual reports, Strategic Plan 2026-2030 PDF (0.75 MB) (Opens in a new tab) and Service Delivery Statement 2026-27 PDF (0.78 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.
- 2024-25 Annual report PDF (2.2 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2023-24 Annual report PDF (2.51 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2022-23 Annual report PDF (2.13 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2021 - 22 Annual report PDF (2.07 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2020 - 21 Annual report PDF (1.89 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2019 - 20 Annual report PDF (1.86 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2018 - 19 Annual report PDF (4.49 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2017 - 18 Annual report PDF (2.24 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2016 - 17 Annual report PDF (9.86 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2015 - 16 Annual report PDF (15.31 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2014 - 15 Annual report PDF (12.49 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2013 - 14 Annual report PDF (9.12 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2012 - 13 Annual report PDF (5.78 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2011 - 12 Annual report PDF (22.83 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2010 - 11 Annual report PDF (2.53 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- All subsequent compliance checklists can be found in the body of the relevant Annual Report
- 2018 - 19 Compliance checklist PDF (0.19 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2017 - 18 Compliance checklist PDF (0.2 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2016 - 17 Compliance checklist PDF (0.05 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2015 - 16 Compliance checklist PDF (0.07 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2014 - 15 Compliance checklist PDF (0.19 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2013 - 14 Compliance checklist PDF (0.19 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2012 - 13 Compliance checklist PDF (0.24 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2011 - 12 Compliance checklist PDF (0.28 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2010 - 11 Compliance checklist PDF (0.28 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
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) (Opens in a new tab) outlines how the ECQ will support the initiative through the release of datasets.
The ECQ has the following datasets:
- Consultancies XLSX (0.02 MB)
- Overseas travel XLSX (0.02 MB)
- Queensland language services policy measure (QLSP) XLSX (0.02 MB)
- The ECQ has no Charter of Victim Rights Data to report for 2024-25
Additional corporate documents
- Administration of Agents Policy and Procedure PDF (0.47 MB)
- Administration of Groups of Local Government Candidates Policy and Procedure PDF (0.36 MB)
- Assessing Requests for Audit Certificate Waiver Policy and Procedure PDF (0.32 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- Awarded Contracts over $10,000 (Opens in a new tab)
- Code of Conduct (Opens in a new tab)
- Conflict of Interest policy PDF (0.46 MB)
- Corrupt Conduct Complaints Involving the Electoral Commissioner Policy PDF (0.17 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- Current Enrolment Figures – updated monthly (Opens in a new tab)
- Public Interest Disclosure Policy PDF (0.3 MB)
- Complaints management policy PDF (0.27 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- Complaints journey (information sheet) PDF (1.13 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2024-25 Complaints statistics PDF (0.52 MB)
- 2023-24 Complaints statistics PDF (0.32 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2022-23 Complaints statistics PDF (0.36 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2021-22 Complaints Statistics PDF (0.16 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2020-21 Complaints Statistics PDF (0.43 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2019-20 Complaints Statistics PDF (0.11 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- Compliance and Enforcement Policy PDF (0.31 MB)
- Maintaining the Electronic Disclosure System (EDS) Policy and Procedure PDF (0.42 MB)
- Maintaining the Register of Political Parties - Policy and Procedure PDF (0.55 MB)
- First Nations engagement strategy PDF (2.05 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2020-21 Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan PDF (0.68 MB)
- Queensland Government Multicultural Policy (Opens in a new tab)
- 2024-25 Multicultural Action Plan - Progress report PDF (0.32 MB)
- 2023-24 Multicultural Action Plan - Progress report PDF (0.29 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2022-23 Multicultural Action Plan – Progress report PDF (0.34 MB)
- 2021-22 Multicultural Action Plan – Progress report PDF (0.24 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2020-21 Multicultural Action Plan - Progress report PDF (0.26 MB)
- 2019-20 Multicultural Action Plan - Progress report PDF (0.17 MB)
- 2019-22 Multicultural Action Plan - Progress report (Opens in a new tab)
- 2017-18 Multicultural Action Plan - Progress report PDF (0.11 MB)
- Registration of Third Parties Policy and Procedure PDF (0.49 MB)
- Small Business Late Payment Summary (Opens in a new tab)
- 2028 Local government elections - Statement of Intent
The register shows gifts and benefits valued at more than $150 that have been given and received by the ECQ and its employees in a financial year. Items of cultural significance have been reported regardless of their value.
- Gifts register 2025-26 PDF (0.07 MB)
- Gifts register 2024-25 PDF (0.07 MB)
- No gifts were registered for 2023-24
- No gifts were registered for 2022-23
- Gifts register 2021-22 PDF (0.41 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- Gifts register 2020-21 PDF (0.42 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- Gifts register 2019-20 XLS (0.02 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- Gifts register 2018-19 XLS (0.02 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- Gifts register 2017-18 XLS (0.03 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
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.
- 2024 State general election report PDF (22.33 MB)
- Audit Report on the Conduct of Preselection Ballots for the 2024 State General Election PDF (0.23 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2020 State General Election Report PDF (14.08 MB)
- Audit Report on the Conduct of Preselection Ballots for the 2020 State General Election PDF (0.39 MB)
- 2017 Statistical Returns PDF (26.28 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2015 Statistical Returns PDF (17.16 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2012 Statistical Returns PDF (19.63 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2009 Statistical Returns PDF (0.92 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2006 Statistical Returns PDF (4.56 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2004 Statistical Returns PDF (3.66 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2001 Statistical Returns PDF (9.3 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 1998 Statistical Returns PDF (9.23 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 1995 Statistical Returns PDF (13.86 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 1992 Statistical Returns PDF (5.22 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2025 Hinchinbrook State by-election report PDF (3.52 MB)
- 2024 Inala and Ipswich West State by-elections report
- 2022 Callide State by-election - Election report PDF (2.38 MB)
- 2021 Stretton State By-Election - Election Report PDF (1.77 MB)
- 2020 Bundamba and Currumbin State By-Elections - Report on the Elections PDF (2.11 MB)
- 2014 Stafford By-Election Statistical Returns PDF (2.54 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2014 Redcliffe By-Election Statistical Returns PDF (0.44 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2007 Brisbane Central By-Election Statistical Returns PDF (0.67 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2006 Gaven By-Election Statistical Returns PDF (0.35 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2005 Chatsworth and Redcliffe Statistical Returns PDF (4.58 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2003 Maryborough Statistical Returns PDF (0.68 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2001 Surfers Paradise Statistical Returns PDF (1.07 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2000 Bundamba and Woodridge Statistical Returns PDF (2.02 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 1998 Mulgrave Statistical Returns PDF (9.23 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- Report on the 2024 local government elections PDF (8.6 MB)
- Local government by-elections report (March 2020 to April 2023) PDF (0.81 MB)
- 2020 Local Government Elections Report PDF (10.13 MB)
- 2016 Local Government Elections Report PDF (6.28 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2016 Brisbane City Council Election Report PDF (1.68 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2012 Local Government Elections Report PDF (5.08 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 2012 Brisbane City Council Election Report PDF (0.83 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- 1992 Statistical Returns (Summary) PDF (5.22 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- Declared District Results PDF (0.13 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- West & North Regions Results PDF (0.22 MB) (Opens in a new tab)
- Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast , Ipswich & West Moreton Regions Results PDF (0.25 MB) (Opens in a new tab)