How to vote
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How to vote at the General Election - an overview
Who can vote? When? Where? How? Read more »
How to vote from overseas
If you will be overseas at the time of a general election or by-election you can still vote by casting a special declaration vote. Read more »
Voting on Election Day – An Employee’s Entitlement to Vote
Section 162 of the Electoral Act 1993 sets out the responsibilities of employers in respect of allowing any employees working on election day time off to vote. Read more »
Casting a Special Vote
You will need to cast a special vote if you’re unable to get to a polling place or advance voting place in your electorate; or not enrolled by 26 October; or on the unpublished roll. Read more »
EasyVote information
If you are enrolled about a month before election day, you will receive an EasyVote information pack from the Electoral Commission containing essential information and an EasyVote card to make voting easier on the day. Read more »


