Australia has an unusual system of compulsory voting which can be confusing, and there’s lots of myths about what you have to do.
Explainers and backgrounders
Explainer: Budget night jargon
If you’ve ever found yourself nodding along to budget coverage while secretly wondering what on earth they’re talking about, this list is for you.
Myth buster: parliamentary records and other official-looking misinformation
Tools like ‘They Vote for You’ are often promoted as a good thing to help you decide how to vote. But are they?
EXPLAINER: Preferential voting
There is a great deal of confusion around preferential voting, but only you decide where your preferences go.
EXPLAINER: Changes to the New England Electorate
Muswellbrook and half of Gwydir Shire are now part of the New England electorate
Myth Buster: Is New England a Safe Seat?
One of the most common refrains you’ll hear anytime commentators are talking about the New England electorate is that it’s a ‘very safe National seat’. But is it?
EXPLAINER: Enrolling to vote for the federal election
Enrolling to vote or updating your enrolment is a simple process
EXPLAINER: When will the federal election be held?
The date of the next Australian federal election is still unconfirmed, but it has to be held by May 17
The what, how and where of this Saturday’s local government election
You get to vote in a local government election this Saturday. Here’s all the details.
So, you want to run for Council?
If you were thinking about running for local council, you had better get yourself organised soon, as there’s a lot to know and do.