[9] In the 22 councils that use single-member wards (including Brisbane, Gold Coast and Townsville) OPV is also used.

[15] Steve "Jacko" Jackson, a former rugby league footballer, ran for mayor of Mackay.

On 25 January 2024, he confirmed he had dropped his Liberal National Party (LNP) membership, saying it had "no place" at a local level".

[15] On 21 February, the LNP disendorsed Brisbane City Council candidate Brock Alexander after comments he allegedly made about the parents of Daniel Morecombe came to light.

Alexander was a candidate for Deagon Ward, and his name still appeared on the ballot as he was disendorsed after the close of nominations.