How Do I Register To Vote?01, October 2007
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Geoff believes it is important for people to have their say. New enrolment laws came into effect in April. There is now a requirement that new enrolments be made by 8 pm on the day the writs are issued. Updates to the electoral rolls must be made within three days.
First-time voters (or people changing addresses) will now have to prove their identity by providing a driverâs license number, a âprescribed identity documentâ, or a form signed by two witnesses who are not related to the enroller, but who have known them for longer than a month. This might not be an easy task for many people, particularly busy young people.
If you are an Australian citizen and over 18 years of age you are required by law to vote and Geoff encourages people who are not enrolled or who are perhaps not quite sure if they are enrolled at their current address to contact the Australian Electoral Commission.
So, are you registered? If you need to register or have any questions about the electoral system click here to visit the Australian Electoral Commission's website. Sign Up for free e-mail updates! More Youth Info
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