Voter assistance
There are a range of services available to give Queensland voters every possible opportunity to have their say at the ballot box.
Assisted services
Assistance at the polling booth
A person may join you in the polling booth should you need help when making your vote. This person may act as an interpreter, read and explain the ballot paper instructions, complete the ballot paper according to your instructions and place the ballot paper in the ballot box. This service is available during early voting and on election day.
Declared institution voting
Before the election day, polling officials visit patients and residents of registered declared institutions, such as some hospitals or aged care facilities. This service is not available to institution staff or visitors.
To register a declared institution, please contact ECQ.
Disability access
Information about disability access to polling booths will be available on this website during an election.
Electoral visitor voting
If you're eligible for this service, an election official will come to your address for you to cast your vote.
Mobile polling
Election officials may visit voters in eligible remote areas during an election.
Telephone voting
A dedicated telephone voting system may be available for eligible electors including those with a disability. You must contact ECQ to register for this service.
Translation and interpreting service
A telephone translation and interpreting service is available through Language Loop, for people with English as a second language. Please call Language Loop on (07) 3082 1400.
You may also see our Multilingual guide PDF (2.05 MB) for step-by-step voting instructions in 27 languages.
Electronically assisted voting
Electronically assisted voting may be available for Queensland State elections PDF (4.17 MB) and Local Government elections PDF (4.23 MB).