After each federal election the AEC sends letters to people who appear to have failed to cast a vote. If you’ve received a letter, it outlines your option to either pay the $20 penalty or provide a valid reason.

• Pay online
• Non-voter FAQs
• Submit an enquiry

A by-election for the Torres Strait Regional Authority ward of Ugar Island will be held on Saturday 12 October 2019.

• Ugar Island by-election

The Writs for the 2019 federal election were returned on 21 June 2019.

• View the full results for the election
• Downloads and statistics
• Election results maps

• What happens to electoral material after an election?
• Why did I receive a letter about failing to vote?
• I tried to vote but was unable to. What should I do?
• How does the AEC process multiple marks?

• Why was I removed from the roll?
• Can I remove my name from the electoral roll?
• I am living or going overseas
• Can I be enrolled if I haven't completed an enrolment form?