Enrol to vote
Updated: 21 October 2010
To enrol to vote for the first time or to re-enrol, follow these three easy steps:
Start your enrolment at australia.gov.au
Complete, print and sign the online form
If you are having trouble using the online form, download a PDF or pick up a paper enrolment form.
By completing this one form you are enrolling to vote in federal, state/territory and local government elections.
The AEC will confirm your enrolment once your form has been processed. Then you are ready to vote!
All Australian citizens over 18 are required by law to enrol and vote.
When updating your enrolment details you might also need to update your personal details with your state and territory road traffic authority.
You can enrol if you are 16 or over but you can’t vote until you turn 18.
Remember, it is a legal requirement to update your enrolment when your details change. If you don’t, you could be removed from the electoral roll and be unable to vote.
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