To enrol to vote for the first time or to update your enrolment details, you need to complete an electoral enrolment form and return it to the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC).

By completing the one form, you will be enrolled to vote in federal, state/territory and local government elections.

Enrol today in just three easy steps:

1. Open the online enrolment form.
2. Complete the form, print it and sign it.
3. Return the form to the AEC.

Alternatively, paper enrolment forms are available from AEC offices, Australia Post, Medicare or Centrelink.

You will not be enrolled until AEC has received your printed and signed enrolment form.

Not sure if you're enrolled to vote?

You might think you’re enrolled to vote, but if you’re not, you won’t be able to vote on election day. Check your enrolment online.

Remember, every time you change address you need to complete a new enrolment form or you won’t be correctly enrolled to vote.

It is compulsory for all eligible Australian citizens over 18 years to enrol to vote. You must be enrolled to be able to vote. If you are eligible and you are not enrolled, you could be fined.

To complete your enrolment form you will need:

• proof of identity and
• your citizenship information (if applicable).

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