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Confirm electoral enrolment ahead of elections

By Emily Donohoe

Jul 17, 2024

Elections are approaching in NSW and Victoria. Photo: File

Ahead of local government elections in NSW and Victoria, voters are encouraged to check their enrolment details with the NSW and Victorian Electoral Commissions.

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NSW residents must enrol or change their address by 6pm on Monday, August 5. Victorians have until 4pm on Wednesday, August 7.

“If you’ve moved recently or aren’t enrolled to vote where you currently live, update your details now so you can vote at a polling place near you on 14 September,” acting NSW electoral commissioner Matt Phillips said.

“You cannot vote outside your local government area at local council elections, so it’s important your details on the electoral roll are correct.”

The process is simple, with NSW residents asked to check if they are registered through the NSW EC look up service, while Victorian residents can check through the Victorian EC platform.

All Australians enrol to vote through the Australian Electoral Commission, which then shares this information with state counterparts.

To update a residential address, go to the Australian Electoral Commission website.

Enrolment can also be accessed online at https://aec.gov.au/enrol/

“All you need to enrol is a driver's licence or similar identification document, or you can have someone who is already enrolled confirm your identity,” Dr Phillips said.

NSW local government elections are on Saturday, September 14. Victorian elections will be sent by post, and close on Friday, October 25.