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AEC returns writs for 2025 federal election

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Initial election funding payments made for the 2025 federal election

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Bradfield recount finalised

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Goldstein: Recount completed

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How we maintain the electoral roll

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Answers to common questions

When will the next federal election be held?

Federal elections must be held at least once in every three years on a date determined by the Governor General, upon request by the government.

I am living or going overseas

To be eligible to enrol to vote from overseas, you must be an Australian citizen aged 18 years or older, and intend to return to Australia within six years.

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A relative has died. How do I remove their name from the roll?

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