Elections ACT

Elections ACT is an independent statutory authority responsible for conducting elections and referendums for the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly. Our mission is to provide the ACT community with high quality electoral services that ensure fair and open elections and referendums.

What's new at Elections ACT?

Two months to go for new parties wanting to register for the 2008 ACT election

There are only two months left for new political parties to apply for registration for the 2008 ACT Legislative Assembly election. View the media release. (link updated 1 May 2008)

2006/2007 Financial disclosure returns available for viewing

The financial disclosure returns for ACT political parties, MLAs, associated entities and donors to political parties for the 2006/2007 financial year are now available for public viewing. View the returns and the media release. (link updated 1 February 2008)

The Electoral Legislation Amendment Bill 2007 has been introduced into the Legislative Assembly

The Electoral Legislation Amendment Bill 2007 has been introduced into the Assembly by the Attorney-General, Simon Corbell MLA, on 23 August 2007. View the explanatory statement, compatibility statement and the hansard presentation speech. (link updated 11 December 2007)

ACT Electoral Commission's 2006/2007 Annual Report is now available for viewing

The 2006/2007 Annual Report for the ACT Electoral Commission is now available for viewing on the website.
View annual report (link updated 25 September 2007)

Australian Democrats Registration Cancelled in the ACT

The Australian Democrats, also known as the ACT Democrats, have been removed from the ACT's register of political parties.
View media release (link updated 13 September 2007)

Final Change to ACT Legislative Assembly Electoral Boundaries Announced

The final make-up of the ACT Legislative Assembly electoral boundaries for the 2008 election have been announced.
View media release (link updated 11 September 2007)

Electoral Compendium launched

Elections ACT's comprehensive new publication of facts and figures about the electoral process for the ACT Legislative Assembly has been launched. View the compendium. (link updated 7 February 2007)