Where are Australian elections held?

Thanks for your question, Alana. Federal elections are held at polling places all around Australia. Polling places are usually located in local schools, church halls or public buildings. 

Three people are standing, filling in their ballot papers in voting booths.

People voting

Australian Electoral Commission

People voting

Three people are standing, filling in their ballot papers in voting booths.

Australian Electoral Commission

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Three people are in a polling place completing their ballot papers in cardboard voting booths. Each voter is separated in their own booth to ensure their vote is secret.

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