The Latest Breaking News from AEC

Northern Land Council accuses the Australian Electoral Commission of 'failing' Aboriginal voters

The Australian Electoral Commission has defended its work trying to raise the enrolment rates of Aboriginal voters in the remote NT, but a powerful land council says it's been too little, too late.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2022

Sydney news: More NSW flood recovery funds announced

The state and federal governments agree on a further $800m recovery package for people and communities affected by the recent flooding disasters.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2022

AEC to probe One Nation links to Facebook page promoting candidates who oppose vaccine mandates

Three ads by Join the Conversation did not include a political authorisation statement, despite website being registered to One Nation’s Brisbane candidate

The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2022

You're enrolled to vote, right?

The election has been called. So now what?

The Canberra Times · Apr 10, 2022

How to vote by post or in person for the 2022 federal election

The election race is on. With COVID-19 still causing problems and more people voting than ever, here's what the electoral poll will look like.

ABC News · Apr 10, 2022

Australian election 2022 voters’ guide: everything you need to know

How to enrol, how to vote and what to do if you have Covid on polling day

The Guardian - AU · Apr 10, 2022

AEC investigating popular union TikTok accounts skirting transparency rules ahead of federal election

Union-affiliated TikTok accounts publishing anti-government videos ahead of the federal election have racked up millions of views. But the ABC finds not everyone is playing by the rules.

ABC News · Apr 8, 2022

Armed children in every Aussie school? Bob Katter misses the mark with gun claim

The independent MP has a novel idea for protecting the country from potential foreign threats: give children guns. Experts say the background to his claim gets our history wrong.

ABC News · Apr 7, 2022

NSW Liberal member seeking to challenge federal intervention in high court expelled from party

Businessman Matthew Camenzuli has party membership stripped after launching legal bid over preselection process

The Guardian - AU · Apr 6, 2022

Phone-in voting to be massively expanded for federal election to cope with Covid surge

Many Australians expected to be in isolation, with AEC staff prevented from accessing hospitals and some aged care facilities

The Guardian - AU · Apr 6, 2022