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Official count underway

Nov 11, 2026

Good progress is being made on the official count which will determine the final results of the 2026 General Election.

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Election day referrals to Police

Nov 11, 2026

The Electoral Commission referred five matters to the Police between 7 and 10 November related to activity on election day.

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2026 General Election preliminary results

Nov 7, 2026

The Electoral Commission has released the preliminary results for the 2026 General Election.

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Last chance to vote

Nov 6, 2026

Tomorrow, Saturday 7 November, is election day and the last chance to vote in the 2026 General Election.

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Two referrals to the Police

Nov 6, 2026

The Electoral Commission has made two referrals to Police for apparent breaches of the Electoral Act.

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Website referral to police

Nov 5, 2026

The Electoral Commission has referred a matter to the Police concerning an election advertisement.

Media release

Residents added to electoral roll

Nov 4, 2026

The Electoral Commission has added approximately 6,300 people to the electoral roll after identifying an issue with how enrolment eligibility is processed.

Media release

Time running out to vote

Nov 4, 2026

With only three full days left of voting, time is running out to have your say in the 2026 General Election.

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Three individuals referred to the police

Nov 3, 2026

The Electoral Commission has referred three individuals to the Police for apparent breaches of section 197A of the Electoral Act 1993 which deals with activity near voting places.

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