Who controls the federal elections, is there an organisation?
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is responsible for running federal elections and referendums. The AEC is also responsible for maintaining the list of all people entitled to vote, this is called the electoral roll.
The AEC is an independent government agency. The AEC makes sure that elections are fair and legal. The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 and the Australian Constitution set out the legal requirements for running federal elections.
People voting
Australian Electoral Commission
People voting
Australian Electoral Commission
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Five people in a polling place completing ballot papers in cardboard voting booths. Voters are separated in their own booth to ensure their vote is secret. One voter is seated and assisted by someone else.
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