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Australian Electoral Commission
Campaigning is an important part of the election process, enabling candidates and parties to put forward why you should vote for them. It is your role as a voter to determine what you think of those messages before heading to the ballot box – don’t be fooled.
Read our voters guide to election campaigning and find out about authorisations, our disinformation register, and our ‘Stop and Consider’ campaign.
The AEC's practise voting tools have been developed to explain the easiest way to make sure your vote will count in federal election events. They are interactive with easy-to-follow instructions on how to complete your ballot papers correctly.
The AEC provides information in a variety of languages and formats to help everyone understand enrolling and voting in Australia.
Translated and accessible information is available in a variety of international and First Nations languages as well as in formats for people who are blind or have low vision and in easy-read guide forms.
There is also information available for people with disability or mobility restrictions.
28 March 2025
28 March 2025
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The AEC cannot compel a group to become a registered political party.
No one is rubbing out your vote.
The AEC never knows the election date in advance. If we did, elections would be much easier to plan!
Your preferences are not controlled by political parties. Every preference marked on your ballot paper is chosen by voters.
Every federal election and referendum we need around 100,000 temporary staff. Earn money and get a valuable experience.
Join our team delivering world-class elections. Exciting professional and entry level jobs with great working conditions and teammates on offer.
Be part of a passionate and committed team that delivers world-class electoral services and the AEC's vital corporate work.
Yes, under federal electoral law, it is compulsory for all eligible Australian citizens to enrol and vote in federal elections, by-elections and referendums.
To be eligible to enrol to vote from overseas, you must be an Australian citizen aged 18 years or older, and intend to return to Australia within six years.
You can upload, fax, or post your signed form or letter to the AEC.
You do not need to notify the AEC when a relative or friend has died as this information is provided to the AEC.
The AEC acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
