Silent Electors

Electors who believe that having their address shown on the publicly available electoral roll could put their personal safety, or their family’s safety, at risk, can apply for silent elector status.

Being a silent elector means that the person’s address will not be shown on the publicly available roll.

Silent elector status is not granted automatically. The Divisional Returning Officer (DRO) will consider each application and a decision will be made based on whether the claims made by the applicant meet the conditions for silent elector status.

Electors who wish to apply for silent elector status must read page one of the application form to ascertain whether they meet specific criteria. If the elector believes they meet the criteria, they can complete the form on screen, then print and sign it before forwarding to the AEC.

If you are not already enrolled at your current residential address you will also need to complete an electoral enrolment form and submit it with this application.

If you are unsure please phone 13 23 26 for further information.

Forms available on this page may be completed on screen prior to printing out and signing.