Voting

How to Vote

All Australians who are eligible to vote elect people to represent them in the two houses of Parliament - the Senate and the House of Representatives.


Compulsory voting

Compulsory voting means that every Australian citizen (18 years or older) is required by law to enrol and vote. If a person does not vote and is unable to provide a "valid and sufficient" reason, a penalty is imposed. Compulsory voting is a distinctive feature of the Australian political culture. More...

Where do I send my form?

Please enter your residential postcode to find out where to send your form.

This page last updated Tuesday, July 22, 2008