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Australian Electoral Commission
If someone suspects another person or persons of:
the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 or the Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Act 1984, they are encouraged to notify the AEC.
You can make a legal complaint by:
OR
Posting a written complaint to the AEC
The Chief Legal Officer
Australian Electoral Commission,
Locked Bag 4007
Canberra ACT 2601
When making a complaint it is very important that you:
The complainant should provide as much information as possible from which the AEC can make a formal assessment of the complaint or allegation.
The AEC recognises that the seriousness of these complaints may require the AEC to seek external advice from, for example the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP), as such it is not possible to set a minimum response time.
Information relevant to a complaint, allegation or investigation that is, or could become, subject to proceedings under Part XXI of the Electoral Act (electoral offences) will not be provided to any person not directly involved with the matter.
In all cases where a complaint is referred to either the Australian Federal Police (AFP) or the CDPP, the AEC will not provide any further information to the complainant until the investigating authorities advise the AEC that it is appropriate to do so. When appropriate the AEC will write to the complainant advising of its decision and actions.
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.