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Australian Electoral Commission
Delivering free and fair
federal elections for Australia
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Federal redistributions
Redistributions are the process of redrawing federal electoral boundaries to keep electorates as equal as possible as Australia’s population grows and changes.
Redistributions are currently occurring in South Australia, Tasmania, and the Australian Capital Territory
Latest news
AEC Statement: Sentencing of Mr Rodney Culleton
11 December 2025
2025 federal election: election funding payments finalised
27 November 2025
Senior Election Officials from across the Pacific convene in New Zealand to share experiences of election delivery and supporting democracy in the region
20 October 2025
Financial disclosure return information for the 2025 federal election published today
20 October 2025
Constitutional eligibility of candidates
Truth in campaigning
How we maintain the electoral roll
AEC efforts to reduce wait times
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Answers to common questions
When will the next federal election be held?
Federal elections must be held at least once in every three years on a date determined by the Governor General, upon request by the government.
I am living or going overseas
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.
How do I return my form to the AEC?
You can upload, fax, or post your signed form or letter to the AEC.
A relative has died. How do I remove their name from the roll?
You do not need to notify the AEC when a relative or friend has died as this information is provided to the AEC.
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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.
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