Consultation process
The electoral redistribution will include four stages of community consultation as required by the Electoral Act 1992. During consultation periods, the public and stakeholders will be able to make suggestions, comments and/or objections on the redistribution.
The submission guidelines provide more information about making a submission and how submissions are managed.
The four stages of public consultation are:
In accordance with section 42 of the Electoral Act 1992, the Queensland Redistribution Commission invites suggestions relating to the redistribution, including changes to the electoral boundaries and/or district names.
Suggestions can be made in writing for a period of 30 days, closing on Wednesday, 6 August 2025.
The Commission has published a discussion paper to provide information for those making submissions.
Submissions can be made using the online form located here. The online form includes an interactive map which allows users to view the current electoral boundaries and other information without losing progress on the form.
Submissions may also be lodged via:
- Email: QRCsubmissions@ecq.qld.gov.au
- Post: Queensland Redistribution Commission, GPO Box 1393, Brisbane, QLD, 4001
For more information about making a submission, please refer to the submission guidelines.
The submissions received during the first stage of consultation will be published, and comments will be invited.
This stage of consultation is expected to commence by September 2025. Comments will be open for a period of 21 days.
The proposed redistribution will be published, and objections will be invited.
The Commission expects to publish the proposed redistribution in early 2026. Objections will be open for a period of 30 days.
The objections to the proposed redistribution will be published, and comments will be invited.
This stage of consultation is expected to commence by April 2026. Comments will be open for a period of 10 days.
The commencement of each of these stages of consultation must be publicly notified through the Queensland Government Gazette and will be promoted through other channels to encourage public participation.
Members of the public can register for notifications about the commencement of consultation using the form on the Contact us page.