The official guide to Australia’s 2007 federal election has recently issued with hardcopies being distributed to households in Australia.
In addition to the hardcopy, the guide is also available in a range of accessible format which include information about the assistance available for electors with a disability and about e-voting. The guide can also be downloaded as an audio MP3, e-text or large print PDF version.
Highlights of the election guide are:
* Election day is 24 November 2007
* Polling places will open at 8am and close at 6pm sharp
* You can vote any any polling place in your electorate on election day.
* If you cannot get to a polling place in your electorate, there are other ways to vote.
* Voting is compulsory for Australian citizens on the electoral roll aged 18 years and over. If you do not vote and do not have a good reason, you may face a penalty.
Detailed information is available at the Australian Electoral Commission at www.aec.gov.au
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