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Australian Electoral Commission
Australians who have yet to vote in the 2019 federal election are being reminded to turn out tomorrow – Saturday 18 May 2019 – to choose the next federal parliament and, so, help shape the future of the country.
Electoral Commissioner, Mr Tom Rogers, said it is important for everyone to plan where and when to vote tomorrow.
“We’ll have over 7,000 venues open – which is more than ever before and with more staff than ever before – but it has always been the case that there will be some queues,” Mr Rogers said.
“We’ve worked incredibly hard on minimising wait times by increasing the number of premises and staff, improving venue setup and tweaking queuing arrangements. But whenever you have a randomised system to this scale you are going to have some queues.
“Voters have options on which polling place they attend, and when they attend, with around 10 million Australians expected to come through our doors during the day.
“Last election around 75% of voters were able to get in, vote and be out the door within fifteen minutes, and that’s pretty good.”
If voters are unable to vote at their local polling place tomorrow but will still be in their home state or territory, they can go to any polling place. If voters are in another state or territory on election day, they must go to an interstate voting centre.
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.
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