Work is underway to plan and deliver the next general election in 2026.
2024 - Year 1 of the election cycle
We reviewed delivery of the 2023 General Election and considered feedback from voters, candidates, parties and others about their experiences.
Our report was presented to Parliament. It includes detailed information about the 2023 General Election and 44 recommendations for future elections.
Report on the 2023 General Election
We began setting priorities and investigating possible systems changes for the next and future elections.
2025 - Year 2 of the election cycle
This is the year when we focus on designing, testing, and improving systems for the next general election.
Voting place simulations were held in May 2025 to test and time different scenarios in the voting place. The information gathered will be used to refine our processes, training and recruitment for the election.
In October, an update was published on progress implementing the integrity improvements recommended by the Office of the Auditor-General in its report on aspects of the 2023 election.
Work began in October to recruit electorate managers for the 2026 General Election.
Voting place tests were held in May 2025
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This page was last updated on 7 November 2025