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Australian Electoral Commission
For your postal vote to be included in the count, you must return it to the AEC so that it is received by Friday, 16 May 2025.
Please refer to the instructions in the How to complete your postal vote pamphlet that was included in your postal vote pack or the Frequently asked questions - postal voting below.
Your federal election postal vote pack will contain:
Watch a video on how to complete your postal vote here.
Your postal vote certificate and ballot papers must be completed on or before election day. We encourage you to do this as soon as possible after receiving your postal vote pack. You must return your ballot papers to the AEC no later than 13 days after the election or your vote will not be included in the count.
Please refer to the ‘How to complete your postal vote’ pamphlet included in your postal pack for the ‘Things to check’. Completing these steps accurately will ensure your postal vote reaches us and is able to be counted. Further information on how to complete and return your postal vote is also provided in the Frequently asked questions – Postal voting.
For more information on postal voting see this factsheet.
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.