Electoral Law

Key legislation: Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918

• Can a political party publish information about their endorsed candidates?
• How do I know if I'm provisionally enrolled to vote?
• How does the government decide how many voters should be in each electorate?
• How does the government fill a Senate seat if someone resigns or dies?
• How much does it cost to file a petition to challenge an election result?
• If I donate to a political party, can they use the money for something other than federal election purposes?
• If a political party receives a gift, who is considered to have received it?
• If someone gives money for a federal election campaign, do they have to disclose it under state laws too?
• What are 'electoral documents,' and how long are they kept?
• What counts as electoral expenditure, and what can I use donated money for in an election campaign?
• What does 'serving a sentence of imprisonment' actually mean for voting rights?
• What does it mean for a political party to be 'deregistered'?
• What happens if I break the rules about electoral spending?
• What happens if a Senator leaves their position before their term is up?
• What happens if someone makes a false statement about a candidate during an election?
• What happens if there's a dispute about who should be a Senator?
• What happens to a political party if they don't endorse any candidates for a long time?
• What is the 'qualification checklist' mentioned in the Act, and where can I find it?
• What is the process for challenging the results of an election?
• What's the difference between a general election and a by-election?