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We run one of the nation's largest, most complex and scrutinised peacetime logistical events. #ausvotes 🇦🇺 Authorised by the Electoral Commissioner, Canberra

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We received 77 comments on the suggestions for the Queensland federal redistribution. These submissions are now available to view on our website. aec.gov.au/redistributions/2…
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Reminder! Comments on suggestions for the QLD redistribution close this Friday 30 October. aec.gov.au/redistributions/2…
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@AusElectoralComOct 19
61 suggestions were submitted for the QLD federal redistribution. You now have until Friday 30 Oct to provide comments on those suggestions via our website. - aec.gov.au/redistributions/2…
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Financial disclosure return information from the Farrer by-election has been published today. - Transparency register: transparency.aec.gov.au/ - Media release: aec.gov.au/media/2026/10-26.…
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A candidate endorsed by a party may lodge a nil disclosure in by-election returns. That info is then reported in the party’s annual return for the 2025–26 financial year, which becomes available on 1 Feb 2027.
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Changes to disclosure laws are coming in 2027. Among other things, donations will be required to be disclosed monthly and with a lower threshold for what must be disclosed. - aec.gov.au/FADReform/ - youtube.com/watch?v=ENirIqK8…
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61 suggestions were submitted for the QLD federal redistribution. You now have until Friday 30 Oct to provide comments on those suggestions via our website. - aec.gov.au/redistributions/2…
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Reminder! 🚨 You have until 6pm AEST this Friday 16 October to submit a suggestion on the QLD federal redistribution.
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@AusElectoralComSep 16
G'day Queenslanders, submissions for the QLD federal redistribution are now open until the 16th of October. It's time to have your say. Website: aec.gov.au/redistributions/2… Media release: aec.gov.au/media/2026/09-16.…
Map of Australia on a red background, with Queensland highlighted by a grid pattern. White text reads: 'QLD FEDERAL REDISTRIBUTION', 'Submit your suggestions' with a mouse pointer icon.

ALT Map of Australia on a red background, with Queensland highlighted by a grid pattern. White text reads: 'QLD FEDERAL REDISTRIBUTION', 'Submit your suggestions' with a mouse pointer icon.

Map of Australia on a red background, with Queensland highlighted by a grid. Text: QLD FEDERAL REDISTRIBUTION. Seeking suggestions for names or boundaries of Queensland's federal electorates. Deadline: 16 October.

ALT Map of Australia on a red background, with Queensland highlighted by a grid. Text: QLD FEDERAL REDISTRIBUTION. Seeking suggestions for names or boundaries of Queensland's federal electorates. Deadline: 16 October.

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G'day Queenslanders, submissions for the QLD federal redistribution are now open until the 16th of October. It's time to have your say. Website: aec.gov.au/redistributions/2… Media release: aec.gov.au/media/2026/09-16.…
Map of Australia on a red background, with Queensland highlighted by a grid pattern. White text reads: 'QLD FEDERAL REDISTRIBUTION', 'Submit your suggestions' with a mouse pointer icon.

ALT Map of Australia on a red background, with Queensland highlighted by a grid pattern. White text reads: 'QLD FEDERAL REDISTRIBUTION', 'Submit your suggestions' with a mouse pointer icon.

Map of Australia on a red background, with Queensland highlighted by a grid. Text: QLD FEDERAL REDISTRIBUTION. Seeking suggestions for names or boundaries of Queensland's federal electorates. Deadline: 16 October.

ALT Map of Australia on a red background, with Queensland highlighted by a grid. Text: QLD FEDERAL REDISTRIBUTION. Seeking suggestions for names or boundaries of Queensland's federal electorates. Deadline: 16 October.

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The names of Tasmania’s five federal electorates will remain the same following a further period of public consultation. The new boundaries for Tasmania's federal electorates will take effect from the next federal election. - Media release: aec.gov.au/media/2026/08-10.…
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Today is the formal commencement for the QLD federal redistribution. The number of QLD seats (30) is not changing but you can have your say on boundaries & names throughout the process. The first public consultation phase will commence in Sept with more advice on that soon.
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Need a reminder about what a redistribution is? 📖Read about it here: aec.gov.au/redistributions/a… 📽️Or check out our explainer video here: youtube.com/watch?v=686lZjiD…
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Interested in the process? Find out in less than 90 secs. 👉aec.gov.au/redistributions/2… 📽️ We also have a refresher video: youtube.com/watch?v=WZORGbx8…
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Further written submissions relating to the Tasmanian redistribution have now been published. 📝 aec.gov.au/redistributions/2… The additional public consultation session for this redistribution is occurring in Hobart on Friday 31 July. 📣 aec.gov.au/redistributions/2…
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Its entitlement day and the number of federal seats in each state and territory are staying the same. aec.gov.au/redistributions/e…
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The final results for the SA redistribution have been published, with changes occurring to both boundaries and an electorate name. - aec.gov.au/media/2026/07-20.… - aec.gov.au/redistributions/2…
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Update! The SA redistribution announcement will occur mid-morning this Monday 20th July.
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@AusElectoralComJul 3
There will be electorate boundary announcements coming this July for the three active federal redistributions (ACT, SA & TAS). Specific dates tbc but watch this space.
Image with 'Boundary announcements are comming soon' over a faded map. Three sections: ACT (map outline in green circle, 'EARLY - MID JULY'), South Australia (map outline in red circle, 'MID - LATE JULY'), Tasmania (map outline in dark green circle, 'MID - LATE JULY'). Bottom text: 'Authorised by the Electoral Commissioner, Canberra'.

ALT Image with 'Boundary announcements are comming soon' over a faded map. Three sections: ACT (map outline in green circle, 'EARLY - MID JULY'), South Australia (map outline in red circle, 'MID - LATE JULY'), Tasmania (map outline in dark green circle, 'MID - LATE JULY'). Bottom text: 'Authorised by the Electoral Commissioner, Canberra'.

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Tasmania’s electoral boundaries are set for significant changes at the next federal election, with an electorate name change also being put forward. Further written submissions are now open until 11:59pm on Tuesday 21 July. - aec.gov.au/media/2026/07-15.… - aec.gov.au/redistributions/2…
Map of Australia in shades of green with Tasmania highlighted. Overlayed text reads 'TAS FEDERAL REDISTRIBUTION ANNOUNCEMENT'.

ALT Map of Australia in shades of green with Tasmania highlighted. Overlayed text reads 'TAS FEDERAL REDISTRIBUTION ANNOUNCEMENT'.

Map of Australia in shades of green with Tasmania highlighted. Overlayed text reads \"TAS Federal Redistribution Announcement. Electorate changes for Tasmania. Most boundary changes retained, with two minor adjustments: Bass gains Break O'Day LGA; Lyons retains Blackstone Heights & Prospect Vale. \"

ALT Map of Australia in shades of green with Tasmania highlighted. Overlayed text reads \"TAS Federal Redistribution Announcement. Electorate changes for Tasmania. Most boundary changes retained, with two minor adjustments: Bass gains Break O'Day LGA; Lyons retains Blackstone Heights & Prospect Vale. \"

Map of Australia in shades of green with Tasmania highlighted. Overlayed text reads:TAS FEDERAL REDISTRIBUTION ANNOUNCEMENT. Proposed name change: Franklin to Tongerlongeter, a prominent Tasmanian Aboriginal leader. Other electorates have no proposed changes.

ALT Map of Australia in shades of green with Tasmania highlighted. Overlayed text reads:TAS FEDERAL REDISTRIBUTION ANNOUNCEMENT. Proposed name change: Franklin to Tongerlongeter, a prominent Tasmanian Aboriginal leader. Other electorates have no proposed changes.

Map of Australia in shades of green with Tasmania highlighted. Overlayed text reads: TAS FEDERAL REDISTRIBUTION ANNOUNCEMENT. Submissions sought for proposed name, due 11:59 pm (AEST) 21 July 2026.

ALT Map of Australia in shades of green with Tasmania highlighted. Overlayed text reads: TAS FEDERAL REDISTRIBUTION ANNOUNCEMENT. Submissions sought for proposed name, due 11:59 pm (AEST) 21 July 2026.

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Update! The Tassie boundary announcement will occur mid-morning this Wednesday 15th July.
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@AusElectoralComJul 3
There will be electorate boundary announcements coming this July for the three active federal redistributions (ACT, SA & TAS). Specific dates tbc but watch this space.
Image with 'Boundary announcements are comming soon' over a faded map. Three sections: ACT (map outline in green circle, 'EARLY - MID JULY'), South Australia (map outline in red circle, 'MID - LATE JULY'), Tasmania (map outline in dark green circle, 'MID - LATE JULY'). Bottom text: 'Authorised by the Electoral Commissioner, Canberra'.

ALT Image with 'Boundary announcements are comming soon' over a faded map. Three sections: ACT (map outline in green circle, 'EARLY - MID JULY'), South Australia (map outline in red circle, 'MID - LATE JULY'), Tasmania (map outline in dark green circle, 'MID - LATE JULY'). Bottom text: 'Authorised by the Electoral Commissioner, Canberra'.

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The final results of the ACT redistribution have been published & some of the ACT's electoral boundaries will change for the next federal election. - aec.gov.au/media/2026/07-08.… - aec.gov.au/redistributions/2…
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Update🚨 The ACT redistribution announcement will occur mid-morning this Wednesday 8th July.
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@AusElectoralComJul 3
There will be electorate boundary announcements coming this July for the three active federal redistributions (ACT, SA & TAS). Specific dates tbc but watch this space.
Image with 'Boundary announcements are comming soon' over a faded map. Three sections: ACT (map outline in green circle, 'EARLY - MID JULY'), South Australia (map outline in red circle, 'MID - LATE JULY'), Tasmania (map outline in dark green circle, 'MID - LATE JULY'). Bottom text: 'Authorised by the Electoral Commissioner, Canberra'.

ALT Image with 'Boundary announcements are comming soon' over a faded map. Three sections: ACT (map outline in green circle, 'EARLY - MID JULY'), South Australia (map outline in red circle, 'MID - LATE JULY'), Tasmania (map outline in dark green circle, 'MID - LATE JULY'). Bottom text: 'Authorised by the Electoral Commissioner, Canberra'.

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