With the 2013 election approaching the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is calling on the community to help find almost 1.4 million eligible missing voters with the launch of the ‘Don’t leave it to the last minute’ enrollment campaign by Electoral Commissioner, Ed Killesteyn.
“Time is running out for the almost 1.4 million eligible voters still missing from the electoral roll. I encourage all Australians to join ‘Don’t leave it to the last minute’ and remind your colleagues, team mates, and your family and friends to enroll to vote and help maintain a healthy Australian democracy.” Mr. Killesteyn commented.
Mr. Killesteyn explained that the AEC is directly working with workplaces, tertiary institutions and sporting organizations throughout Australia to support the campaign as part of the national effort to motivate all eligible Australians to be ready to vote in the 2013 federal election. Mr. Killesteyn added that the 2013 federal election is the first in which people have been able to fully enroll or update their details online, without having to submit a signed paper form. Their electronic signature can be recorded online using a stylus, mouse or finger.