Australians have traditionally had 7 days from the time an election is called to get their name on the roll or update their details. But in 2006 the Howard Government used its Senate majority to change the law. Unless you are aware of these changes you could lose your right to vote.
If you are enrolling for the first time or re-enrolling
As the law now stands, voters enrolling for the first time and voters whose names have been taken off the roll for any reason (moving house for example) have only until 8pm on the day the election writ is issued (usually the day the election is called) to get their name on the roll.
If you are turning 18, becoming an Australian citizen
or updating your enrollment details
For 17 year olds who will turn 18 between the day after the issue of the writs and election day; people who will become an Australian citizen between the day after the issue of the writs and election day; and people who are on the roll, but with out-of-date address or name details, the deadline is 8pm three working days after the election writ is issued.
Follow these Australian Electoral Commission links learn more:
Read more about Close of Rolls
Check if you’re enrolled to vote
Enrol to vote or update your enrollment
