Overseas electors

If you are going overseas for more than one year and less than six you can choose to remain on the roll by registering as an overseas elector or you can ask to be removed from the roll in your absence by completing an Overseas Notification form

Going overseas permanently or indefinitely

If you are currently enrolled and are going overseas permanently or indefinitely, you are not eleigible to remain enrolled and must complete and submit an Overseas Notification form [PDF 69k] requesting to be removed from the roll. You will not be able to vote while overseas and you will need to re enrol once you return to Australia to live, and have resided at your residence for one month. The removal process requires the AEC to issue formal written advice to an elector by way of a letter to their emrolled address.

Temporarily absent from Australia

If you will be out of the country for up to 12 months and may not be able to vote in a federal election, state or council election, you must complete and submit an Overseas Notification form to avoid any penalties for not voting.

In this case your name will be retained on the electoral roll but you are not required to vote, although you can if you wish. See How do I vote from overseas? for more information.

• Overseas notification form [PDF 69k]This form may be completed on screen prior to printing out and signing.