2025 federal election
Check the accessibility of voting centres near you

For the 2025 federal election the Australian Electoral Commission will offer more accessible polling places than ever before - with almost 42% of all polling places rated as ‘fully wheelchair accessible’ and a further 49% rated as having ‘assisted access’.

Australian Electoral Commissioner Jeff Pope said providing accessible voting locations was difficult given the temporary nature of AEC venues but very important for many Australians.

“We do comprehensive assessments of every voting venue we use and outline accessibility details on our website so people can make an informed decision about where to cast their vote,” Mr Pope said.

“When assessing the venues, we consider a range of accessibility requirements both outside and inside polling places such as easy access to public transport, accessible parking spaces, adjustable lighting, and a level, firm and obstacle-free path of travel.”

“Given the scope of the AEC’s work, its temporary nature and the fact that we don’t own the venues it is a significant challenge to secure accessible venues within only a matter of weeks.”

“We’re extremely pleased to have an increase of around 20% in the number of voting venues this election that are rated as being ‘fully accessible’.

On election day, some polling places will also have:

• 2-person tables for those who require a family member, friend or carer to assist them with voting
• accessible voting screens
• hearing loops, and/or
• text-to-speech pens.
  

A virtual Auslan interpreter service will be available at every polling place. People can access this using their own smart device by scanning the QR code on the poster in the polling place.

More information for people with a disability is available.

For voters unable to enter the polling place, trained staff will be able to assist voters nearby the polling place entrance with secure procedures being adhered to for that activity. 

Search the online Where to vote tool on the AEC website to find the voting place that is right for you.

Accessible information:

There is a range of accessible information available about voting in the election.

• Your official guide to the 2025 federal election is produced in large font e-text, audio and e-braille versions.
• There are Easy Read guides, and videos with captions and in Auslan.
• New ‘My plan for voting’ resources are available. These are easy to read forms for voters who may want to work through the steps involved in voting, as well as social stories to support understanding of the process.

AEC TV video

Other accessible voting options:

• Secure telephone voting is available for people who are blind or have low vision.
• Voters who are unable to get to a polling place on voting day can apply for a one-off postal vote. Someone such as a friend or family member can help a person with disability complete the ballot paper and envelope if the voter has difficulty writing. 
• Voters who need to receive their ballot papers in the mail for all future elections and referendums can apply to become a General Postal Voter. 
• Our mobile polling teams visit many voters who are not able to get to a polling place such as people living in remote areas, aged care and other facilities. For the first time we will also be delivering mobile voting to some residential establishments for people with disability.

Editors notes:

• Further resources are available on the AEC website.
• Information about telephone voting.
• Apply for a postal vote.
• Information about mobile polling.