Information for Aborignal and Torres Strait Islander people

Updated: 14 February 2025

Information for

Aborignal and
Torres Strait Islander
people
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.

Voting is important, and everyone has their reasons why they vote. Whatever your reason, the AEC can help you enrol, learn how to complete voting papers and work with your community to help them vote too.

To vote, you need to be enrolled

To enrol, you should:

  • be over 16 (you can enrol early so when you turn 18 you'll be able to vote)
  • have lived at your address for at least one month.

To enrol or change your details, you will need:

  • your driver's license, or
  • Australian passport number, or
  • Medicare card number, or
  • have someone who is enrolled who can confirm who you are.

18+ or Proof of Age cards are not accepted.

Need more information? Please visit https://www.aec.gov.au/enrol/

How to complete voting papers

Have you voted in a Federal Election before? You’ll get two voting forms - a small green one and a large white one.

The green form is to choose somebody to be in the House of Representatives. They represent the area you live in (your electorate).

The white form is to choose somebody to be in the Senate. They represent your state or territory.

Paid election jobs

Did you know there are paid jobs available at elections? It’s a great way to earn extra money and support your community. Learn more or register.

Information in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages

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