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Australian Electoral Commission
Campaigning and other forms of election communication are important parts of the election process. This communication enables candidates and parties to put forward their policies, and for voters to understand the voting process. It is your role as a voter to determine what you think of those messages before heading to the ballot box.
Electoral laws do not regulate truth. However, an authorisation message is required on electoral communications to help voters identify the source of what they're seeing, hearing or reading. Voters should stop and consider the source of electoral communications. If an electoral communication is not authorised, consider whether the information is reliable, current and safe.
The authorisation can be found:
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.