The Ipswich local government elections are not far away and there are a number of new changes that voters and residents of the city may not be aware of.

Firstly, there are no longer 10 seperate divisions across the city. After a boundary review, the previous divisions have been amalgamated into larger areas that will be represented by two elected councillors per division. Residents will still be able to vote for a Mayor separately.

The best way to confirm exactly what division you are in is via the Australian Electoral Commission website. There is a dedicated enrolment search function here.

The Ipswich local government elections for 2020 have attracted a large number of candidates and trying to find one source of information on who is running, their policies, passions and professional skills can be difficult. Nearly every candidate has a social media page, typically Facebook, and this can be a great starting point in your research. 

The Queensland Times publishes a consolidated list of candidates or alternatively you can find an excellent (and free) summary via Allan Roebuck and #lge2020 on Twitter.