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Proposed boundaries for Western Australia include creation of a new electoral division centred on the Perth Hills region.
The new division is proposed to be named Bullwinkel in honour of Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel – an Australian nurse in World War II. The proposal recognises Vivian Bullwinkel’s dedication to honouring victims of war crimes, and her service to nursing, and the community, in both her civilian and military life.
All WA divisions will change with significant changes proposed for Hasluck, Swan, Durack, Canning, Burt and O’Connor. Overall, the proposal includes 14.57% of all WA electors moving divisions.
Proposed boundaries for Victoria include the abolition of the electoral division of Higgins – a seat to the east of Melbourne. This proposal considered public suggestions and recognises that population growth is lower in the east of Melbourne and higher in the west.
Under the proposal, electors in Higgins will be transferred to the surrounding divisions of Chisholm, Hotham, Kooyong, Macnamara and Melbourne.
The proposal includes a total of 8.31% of all Victorian electors moving divisions.
The preferential voting system used for the House of Representatives means that multiple counts of ballot papers occur to determine who has acquired an absolute majority of the total votes (more than 50% of formal votes). It is a similar process for the Senate however, each Senate contest will elect multiple representatives where multiple counts of ballot papers occur to determine which candidates have achieved the required quota of formal votes to be elected.
During the counting process, votes are transferred between candidates or parties according to the preferences marked by voters. In the House for example, if your first preference of candidate isn’t elected, your vote moves to your next preference and so on.
The AEC doesn't get advanced notice of election timing.
No one is rubbing out your vote.
If your first preference doesn't get enough votes, your vote is not wasted.
Claims that pre-election media and advertising by political parties is illegal are false.
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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.
To be eligible to enrol to vote from overseas, you must be an Australian citizen aged 18 years or older, and intend to return to Australia within six years.
You can upload, fax, or post your signed form or letter to the AEC.
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The AEC acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.