Voters are being asked to choose whether to stick with the Labor government to “build Australia’s future”, or choose a “better way” under the coalition, after the starter’s gun was fired on the federal election.

The normal operations of Parliament will now end, and writs are being issued - which is a fancy way of saying the Governor General is telling the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) to get cracking. Deputy Electoral Commissioner with the AEC, Kath Gleeson says that starts with finalising the list of who can vote.

Voting is compulsory for Australian citizens 18 and over. If you're enrolled and you don't vote, you could get a fine from the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC). Saturday, May 3. If you're 18 or older, you need to make sure you're enrolled to vote.

A March 11 letter from the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has flatly rejected every point in the Socialist Equality Party’s challenge to the AEC’s rejection of the party’s registration submission for the imminent federal election.

As the nation prepares to head to the polls on 3 May, here's a guide to its electoral system and what to watch.

In a troubling episode within Australian politics, the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has rejected the Socialist Equality Party's (SEP) application for registration, despite the party meeting all membership requirements.

CANBERRA, March 28 (Xinhua) -- Australian Prime Minister (PM) Anthony Albanese has called a general election, putting the country's democratic system in the spotlight.

Robert Kennedy is on unplanned leave as vote counting continues in the state election — a poll marred by logistical issues — but his absence is not expected to affect the ongoing tally.