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This is a public announcement on behalf of the Australian Electoral Commission.

On the 6th January, writs were issued and there will be a by-election held for the Griffith seat in Brisbane. Blind or Low Vision telephone voting will be available for eligible voters for this event.

Similar to the telephone voting for the federal election, voters can call 1800 913 993 to register for this service and then call this number back to vote during the voting period.

Registration period

8:30am to 5:30pm Monday 20th January to Friday 7th February 
8:00am to 12noon Saturday 8th February

Voting period

8:30am to 5:30pm Tuesday 21st January to Friday 7th February
8:00am to 6:00pm Saturday 8th February.

Please note that the centre will operate to Brisbane local time and will be open on the Australia Day Public Holiday. 

The AEC website will have The Official Guide to the by-election and Candidate list available in a range of accessible formats. These guides will also be sent direct to electors upon request.