Media Release 2009: Update your enrolment for the Bradfield by-election

6 November 2009

The deadline to update your enrolment in time for the upcoming Bradfield House of Representatives by-election is Monday, 9 November 2009, the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) reminded electors in Bradfield today.

"If you're on the electoral roll, but need to update your details you have until 8pm on 9 November 2009 to get a completed enrolment form to the AEC," the Divisional Returning Officer for Bradfield, Yvonne Harrison said.

"If anyone has recently moved address they should check their enrolment details are up-to-date on our website or by calling 13 23 26."

Enrolment forms can be downloaded from the AEC website and are also available at any AEC office or Australia Post outlet, as well as at any Medicare or Centrelink offices.

"You can then take or post your completed enrolment form to the AEC office at: Level 12, 67 Albert Avenue, Chatswood or fax it to (02) 9779 1018; or scan and email it to bradfield@aec.gov.au," she said.

The deadline has already passed for eligible Australians living in the electorate who needed to enrol for the first time or re-enrol to vote in the Bradfield House of Representatives by-election.

Election day for the electorate of Bradfield House of Representatives by-election is 5 December 2009. Voting is compulsory for Australian citizens aged 18 years and over and enrolled in the electorate of Bradfield.

The by-election will be conducted using the same electoral boundaries for Bradfield as used at the 2007 federal election.

For more information on enrolment or the by-election visit our website or call the AEC on 13 23 26.

Media contacts

Keith Eaton
Manager Operations & Public Awareness, NSW State Office
Australian Electoral Commission
02 9375 6312
0412 269 720