AEC

AEC 100k polling staff, 8k voting venues, 60m ballots. Authorised by the Electoral Commissioner, Canberra

The AEC has been around since 1984 and prior to that was known as the Australian Electoral Office. We run Australia’s federal elections, by-elections, referendums and some industrial and commercial events as well. People often ask what we do in between events and the answer is plenty! Firstly, we maintain the electoral roll of over 16 million people - this is no mean feat given the varying circums

tances of Australia’s population. Another major task is the redrawing of electoral boundaries to ensure that the principle of one vote, one value is upheld as closely as possible - this again is quite a complex undertaking. The AEC provides a range of ongoing electoral education and awareness programs from school age children visiting our electoral education centre to direct engagement with people living in remote areas of Australia. For the more politically savvy we also play a role in the disclosure of the financial dealings of political parties and others involved in the electoral process. The biggest thing that the AEC does in between events though is to plan for the next one. A full federal election is often described as the biggest peacetime logistical exercise undertaken in Australia and we don’t know when it will be held. From ordering the cardboard, paper and pencils to arranging polling & counting venues and establishing an election workforce - there are many and varied organisational tasks that need to be ready to be implemented at short notice to conduct a successful election. Unlike many countries around the world Australia has a system that caters for people’s circumstances to provide access to their vote. To enable easy access to your vote arrangements include call centres being operated accross Australia, mobile voting teams travelling to remote communities and voting centres in cities accross the world. It is a good system enabling democracy at the federal level and one we are proud to administer for the people of Australia!

The formal declaration for Farrer will occur this Thursday at 10am. For more information visit our website
26/05/2026

The formal declaration for Farrer will occur this Thursday at 10am. For more information visit our website

12/05/2026

A formal declaration of the poll for Farrer is likely to occur in the final days of May. As it was in more than half of all 150 seats in 2025, we must do a full distribution of preferences beforehand despite the result being clear.

Feedback on ideas for the SA redistribution proposal have closed. It received 22 pieces of further written feedback. Hea...
11/05/2026

Feedback on ideas for the SA redistribution proposal have closed. It received 22 pieces of further written feedback. Head to our website to read them.

Today's the day that Farrer votes! If you're enrolled in Farrer make sure you get down to one of our 74 polling places b...
08/05/2026

Today's the day that Farrer votes! If you're enrolled in Farrer make sure you get down to one of our 74 polling places before 6pm to cast your vote!

Remember to number all boxes from 1 -12 in the order of your choice.

It’s by-election day in Farrer tomorrow. Voting centres are open from 8am to 6pm.
08/05/2026

It’s by-election day in Farrer tomorrow. Voting centres are open from 8am to 6pm.

Remember this Saturday is the Farrer by-election! Voting in a federal by-election is different to a NSW state election, ...
05/05/2026

Remember this Saturday is the Farrer by-election!

Voting in a federal by-election is different to a NSW state election, you need to number every box from 1 - 12 in the order of your choice.

04/05/2026

Live in Farrer? Voting in a federal by-election is different to a NSW state election.

You need to number every box & odds are the result will be about more than just the number 1s voters put on their ballot papers.

✏️ Leading into the final week for Farrer, 18,081 early votes had already been cast. More than 6,600 completed postal vo...
04/05/2026

✏️ Leading into the final week for Farrer, 18,081 early votes had already been cast. More than 6,600 completed postal votes have also been returned so far & 900 people have voted with a mobile team.

Live in Farrer & haven’t voted yet? Plan your vote now

Planning on voting via post in the Farrer by-election? Time is running out!Apply on our website ASAP.
01/05/2026

Planning on voting via post in the Farrer by-election? Time is running out!

Apply on our website ASAP.

Early voting for the Farrer by-election is underway! Remember to number every box from 1 - 12 to make sure your vote cou...
27/04/2026

Early voting for the Farrer by-election is underway! Remember to number every box from 1 - 12 to make sure your vote counts.

For voting locations & opening dates/times check our website.

👉 www.aec.gov.au/farrer

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10 Mort Street
Canberra, ACT
2601

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