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AEC Statement: Sentencing of Mr Rodney Culleton

11 December 2025

2025 federal election: election funding payments finalised

27 November 2025

Senior Election Officials from across the Pacific convene in New Zealand to share experiences of election delivery and supporting democracy in the region

20 October 2025

Financial disclosure return information for the 2025 federal election published today

20 October 2025

AEC TV

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Jun 2025

Constitutional eligibility of candidates

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Jun 2025

Truth in campaigning

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Jun 2025

How we maintain the electoral roll

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Jun 2025

AEC efforts to reduce wait times

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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.

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

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