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Australia’s Early Voting to Begin Nationwide for May 3 Federal Election

Pre-polling and telephone voting services open April 22, with postal vote applications accepted until April 30.

Over 2.3 million postal votes were cast in the 2022 election. Find out if you're eligible to vote by post and how to apply.
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Some 18 million Australians are registered to vote, and if you want to avoid the queues on election day, you may consider voting early. This is what you need to know.

Overview

  • Early voting for Australia's federal election starts on April 22, 12 days ahead of the May 3 election day, in accordance with Australian law.
  • The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) expects about one-third of voters to cast their ballots early, while projections from the Australian National University suggest this could reach up to 50%.
  • Voters can access early voting through hundreds of polling centers nationwide, telephone voting for eligible individuals, and postal voting with applications open until April 30.
  • Eligibility for early voting includes specific criteria such as travel, health issues, religious beliefs, or being located more than 8km from a polling center.
  • Postal votes must be returned to the AEC no later than 13 days after the election to be counted, ensuring compliance with electoral rules.