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Please note that Directory.gov.au is being progressively updated following the 2025 Federal Election, the Administrative Arrangements Order (AAO) on 13 May 2025 and the amendment to the AAO on 26 July 2025.

Your guide to the structures, organisations and key people in the Australian Government

Australian Electoral Commission

(AEC)
Finance
The role of the Australian Electoral Commission is to deliver the franchise: that is, an Australian citizen's right to vote, as established by the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918.

Sections

Key People

Further information

  • Type of Body

    A. Non-corporate Commonwealth entity

  • GFS Sector Classification

    GGS

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    Yes

  • Classification

    A. Primary body

  • GFS Function / Sector Reported

    GGS

  • Materiality

    Small

  • PS Act Body

    Yes - Statutory Agency with Dual Staffing Powers

  • Auditor

    ANAO

  • Creation Date

  • Postal Address

    Locked Bag 4007, Canberra ACT 2601

Government appointed boards

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