Australian Federal election 2019: Pre-poll station locations open across Gold Coast
Thousands of Gold Coasters have already turned out to polling stations across the region. Here’s where to cast your early vote.
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A STEADY stream of voters have been passing through the doors of pre-polling centres across the Gold Coast to cast their vote in the federal election.
Aaron Santelises, Labor’s candidate for McPherson, greeted voters at the Robina pre-polling station and said early voting had become an important part of campaigning.
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“It’s quite important to be here and to greet the voters and talk to them about what’s important to them for the community,” he said.
“(Pre-polling) is becoming more popular. There’s been an interesting crowd today and it’s been busy.
“The race has started but I like a good, fun political campaign. It’s a passion of mine to be involved in politics and serve my community so it’s been a bit stressful, but fun and exciting.”
One voter, who didn’t wish to be named, said she was going to be interstate come election day on May 18.
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“I have a wedding and my son’s going to do his basic training for the army reserves so neither of us will be home on the day,” she said.
“People don’t do queues as well as they used to so a lot of people are finding it a lot more convenient to do this.
“I think (in the election) we’re seeing various shades of beige, we’ve lost the ability to engage in proper meaningful debate.”
PRE-POLLING STATIONS ON GOLD COAST AND NORTHERN NSW:
BEAUDESERT
Beaudesert Pre-poll Centre, 20 William St
Wheelchair accessible
Friday, May 10: 8.30am-6pm
Saturday, May 11: 9am–4pm
Monday, May 13 to Tuesday, May 14: 8.30am–5.30pm
Wednesday, May 15 to Friday, May 17: 8.30am–6pm.
BEENLEIGH
Wheelchair accessible
Sarina Russo Building, Office G001D, 108 George St
Friday, May 10: 8.30am-6pm
Saturday, May 11: 9am–4pm
Monday, May 13 to Tuesday, May 14: 8.30am–5.30pm
Wednesday, May 15 to Friday, May 17: 8.30am–6pm.
BURLEIGH HEADS
Fradgley Hall, Park Ave
Not wheelchair accessible
Friday, May 10: 8.30am–6pm
Saturday, May 11: 9am–4pm
Monday, May 13 to Tuesday, May 14: 8.30am–5.30pm
Wednesday, May 15 to Friday, May 17: 8.30am–6pm.
BYRON BAY
Marvell Hall, 37 Marvell St
Wheelchair accessible
Friday, May 10: 8.30am–6pm
Saturday, May 11: 9am–4pm
Monday, May 13 to Tuesday, May 14: 8.30am–5.30pm
Wednesday, May 15: 8.30am–6pm
Thursday, May 16: 8.30am–5.30pm
Friday, May 17: 8.30am–6pm
CARRARA
DC Church 3, Chisholm Rd
Not wheelchair accessible
Friday, May 10: 8.30am–6pm
Saturday, May 11: 9am–4pm
Monday, May 13 to Tuesday, May 14: 8.30am–5.30pm
Wednesday, May 15 to Friday, May 17: 8.30am–6pm
HELENSVALE
Helensvale Senior Citizens Club, 37 Discovery Dr
Wheelchair accessible
Friday, May 10: 8.30am–6pm
Saturday, May 11: 9am–4pm
Monday, May 13 to Tuesday, May 14: 8.30am–5.30pm
Wednesday, May 15 to Friday, May 17: 8.30am–6pm
MERMAID WATERS
Life Education Centre, 61-89 Sunshine Blvd
Not wheelchair accessible
Friday, May 10: 8.30am–6pm
Saturday, May 11: 9am–4pm
Monday, May 13 to Tuesday, May 14: 8.30am–5.30pm
Wednesday, May 15 to Friday, May 17: 8.30am–6pm
MURWILLUMBAH
Former Murwillumbah Newsagency, 66 Murwillumbah St
Wheelchair accessible
Saturday, May 11: 9am–4pm
Monday, May 13 to Tuesday, May 14: 8.30am–5.30pm
Wednesday, May 15: 8.30am–6pm
Thursday, May 16: 8.30am–5.30pm
Friday, May 17: 8.30am–6pm
PALM BEACH
Share-N-Care Centre, Tenth Ave
Wheelchair accessible
Friday, May 10: 8.30am–6pm
Saturday, May 11: 9am–4pm
Monday, May 13 to Tuesday, May 14: 8.30am–5.30pm
Wednesday, May 15 to Friday, May 17: 8.30am–6pm
ROBINA
Robina Home & Life Centre, 7A/550 Christine Ave
Wheelchair accessible
Friday, May 10: 8.30am–6pm
Saturday, May 11: 9am–4pm
Monday, May 13 to Tuesday May 14: 8.30am–5.30pm
Wednesday, May 15 to Friday, May 17: 8:30am–6pm
RUNAWAY BAY
Runaway Bay Cricket Club, 2 Sports Dr
Not wheelchair accessible
Friday, May 10: 8.30am–6pm
Saturday, May 11: 9am-4pm
Monday May 13 to Tuesday, May 14: 8.30am–5.30pm
Wednesday, May 15 to Friday, May 17: 8.30am–6pm
SOUTHPORT
5 Nerang St
Assisted wheelchair access
Friday, May 10: 8.30am-6pm
Saturday, May 11: 9am–4pm
Monday, May 13 to Tuesday, May 14: 8.30am–5.30pm
Wednesday, May 15 to Friday, May 17: 8.30am–6pm
SURFERS PARADISE
3200 Surfers Paradise Blvd
Not wheelchair accessible
Saturday, May 11: 9am–4pm
Monday, May 13 to Tuesday, May 14: 8.30am–5.30pm
Wednesday, May 15 to Friday, May 17: 8.30am–6pm
TWEED HEADS
Old Blockbuster Video, Shop 1 97-99 Wharf St
Wheelchair accessible
Friday, May 10: 8.30am-6pm
Saturday, May 11: 9am–4pm
Monday, May 13 to Tuesday, May 14: 8.30am–5.30pm
Wednesday, May 15: 8.30am–6pm
Thursday, May 16: 8.30am–5.30pm
Friday, May 17: 8.30am–6pm
TWEED HEADS SOUTH
Former Tursa Training Building, 77 Minjungbal Dr
Wheelchair accessible
Friday, May 10: 8.30am-6pm
Saturday, May 11: 9am–4pm
Monday, May 13 to Tuesday, May 14: 8.30am–5.30pm
Wednesday, May 15: 8.30am–6pm
Thursday, May 16: 8.30am–5.30pm
Friday, May 17: 8.30am–6pm
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