The major function of the ACT Electoral Commission is to run elections and referendums for the ACT Legislative Assembly. It also redistributes electoral boundaries after each election.

Other functions include:

• advising the Minister on matters relating to elections
• answering questions from the Minister
• educating and providing information to the public about elections
• providing information and advice about elections to the Assembly, the Public Service, political parties and candidates
• researching elections
• publishing material on elections
• providing its services, for a fee, to other organisations
• conducting elections for other organisations
• performing other functions conferred by law

Goals

• Goal 1: To conduct high quality elections and referendums.
• Goal 2: To provide high quality information, education, advice and services related to the electoral process.
• Goal 3: To improve the quality of electoral services by ensuring best possible management practice.