With less than two weeks left in the federal election campaign, early poling kicks off from today. Here are the important things to know about where and when to vote in the Northern Territory.

Territorians can vote at any polling place in the area, and plenty will open at local schools, churches, community halls and public buildings. Voting starts at 8am on election day and closes at 6pm on election day.

Early voting centres open on Monday, May 9. You can search for the one nearest you. The latest Territorians can cast their ballots is at 6pm on Saturday, May 21, when polls close and the counting begins.

“We encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure that you receive your voting materials in time,” the Australian Election Commission (AEC) website stated.

Scroll down to find your nearest early voting centre.

GREATER DARWIN

1 Briggs Street, Darwin City

Mon 9 May – Fri 13 May 8:30am – 5:30pm

Sat 14 May 9am – 4pm

Mon 16 May – Thu 19 May 8:30am – 5:30pm

Fri 20 May 8:30am – 6pm

Sat 21 May 8am – 6pm

Coolalinga Central, 425 Stuart Hwy, Coolalinga

Mon 9 May – Fri 13 May 8:30am – 5:30pm

Sat 14 May 9am – 4pm

Mon 16 May – Thu 19 May 8:30am – 5:30pm

Fri 20 May 8:30am – 6pm

Sat 21 May 8am – 6pm

15 Palmerston Circuit, Palmerston

Mon 9 May – Fri 13 May 8:30am – 5:30pm

Sat 14May 9am – 4pm

Mon 16 May – Thu 19 May 8:30am – 5:30pm

Fri 20 May 8:30am – 6pm

Eaton Multi-Purpose Facility, 11 Osgood Dr, Eaton

Mon 9 May – Fri 13 May 8:30am – 5:30pm

Sat 14 May 9am – 4pm

Mon 16 May – Thu 19 May 8:30am – 5:30pm

Fri 20 May 8:30am – 6pm

Fri 20 May 8am – 6pm

ALICE SPRINGS

Mbantua Building, 7/64 Todd St, Alice Springs

Mon 9 May – Fri 13 May 8:30am – 5:30pm

Sat 14 May 9am – 4pm

Mon 16 May – Thu 19 May 8:30am – 5:30pm

Fri 20 May 8:30am – 6pm

Sat 21 May 8am – 6pm

REGIONAL NORTHERN TERRITORY

Barkly Regional Council, Civic Hall 41 Peko Rd, Tennant Creek

Wed 18 May – Thu 19 May 8:30am – 5:30pm

Fri 20 May 8:30am – 6pm

Sat 21 May 8am – 6pm

16 Second Street, Katherine

Mon 9 May – Fri 13 May 8:30am – 5:30pm

Sat 14 May 9am – 4pm

Mon 16 May – Thu 19 May 8:30am – 5:30pm

Fri 20 May 8:30am – 6pm

Sat 21 May 8am – 6pm

Jabiru Community Hall, 11 Van Delft St, Jabiru

Fri 20 May 8:30am – 6pm

Sat 21 May 8am – 6pm

Nhulunbuy Primary School, 60 Chesterfield Cct, Nhulunbuy

Wed 18 May – Thu 19 May 8:30am – 5:30pm

Fri 20 May 8:30am – 6pm

The above list will be updated as new voting centres are added by the AEC.

Take note that the AEC said that voters who missed the pre-polling option will have to make a declaration that they are subject to a health order to access the “emergency” measure.

Also, you are only eligible for a pre-polling or postal vote under certain conditions, including if you’ll be more than 8km from a polling place on election day, are travelling, are in hospital or seriously ill, or fear for your safety.