Taskforce provides assurance on the 2025 federal election

The Board of the Electoral Integrity Assurance Taskforce (EIAT) has provided formal advice to the acting Australian Electoral Commissioner, Jeff Pope, following return of the writs for the 2025 federal election. The Board advice is made available on the EIAT website.

Mr Pope said “Protecting the integrity of Australia’s electoral processes is critical to maintaining public trust in Australia’s democracy. The work of the Taskforce plays a vital role in protecting and preserving Australia’s electoral integrity and I am pleased to be able to share this advice with all Australians."

“Australia has one of the most trusted electoral systems in the world, with broad-ranging safeguards in place to protect its integrity, including through the EIAT. The electoral system belongs to voters, and we all have to protect it."

“While I have no doubt there will continue to be challenges in the environment in which future federal elections will occur, I am equally confident that the efforts of the EIAT, candidates and political parties, and the wider Australian community, will be equal to these challenges."

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For more information about the Taskforce, see: https://www.aec.gov.au/about_aec/electoral-integrity.htm