Voices to Parliament: Where to vote early in the next referendum – Here’s what you need to know
Australians will soon be able to vote in the next referendum on whether an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voice should be introduced into Parliament.
While the Voice to Parliament referendum will take place on October 14, early voting will open on Monday in the Northern Territory, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia.
Early voting centers will open in other states and territories on Tuesday, after Bank Holiday Monday in the ACT, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia.
While the Voice to Parliament referendum will take place on October 14, early voting will open on Monday in the Northern Territory, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia and will open in the remaining states and territories the following day.
Under referendum laws, voting centers cannot open on public holidays.
Australian Electoral Commissioner Tom Rogers said voters should plan ahead if they cannot vote in person on October 14.
“Federal referendums are in-person events, just like elections. This is the first time the country has come together in nearly a quarter century to have its say on potential constitutional change.” » said Mr. Rogers.
“If you can vote on October 14, then that’s what you should do.
“However, if your circumstances may prevent you from doing so, then you should consider the early voting options available and vote based on your circumstances.
“Remember, voting is mandatory for all registered Australians.”
Australian Electoral Commissioner Tom Rogers said voters should plan ahead if they cannot vote in person on October 14.
For a full list of early voting center locations, days and hours of operation, visit the AEC website.
Anyone unable to physically vote at a voting booth early or on October 14 is encouraged to request an absentee ballot.
Mail-in ballot applications will close at 6 p.m. local time in each state on October 11 and must be completed by October 11.
The postal voting certificate and the ballot paper must be submitted in front of a witness and returned to the AEC as soon as possible.
This will be the first referendum held in Australia since 1999.
If the Yes vote is successful, The Voice will provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a means of advising the Government on policy and legislative issues that directly affect them.
The most recent poll suggested that the Yes vote would fail by 36 to 56 percent.
