Government decisions shape our future. And we get to shape our government. When you cast your vote, you’re helping to decide the future of our communities, country and planet - so make sure you cast it wisely.
We're building a tool that will make it quick and easy to get election ready, but for those who can't wait, or want to dig a little deeper (our favourite kind of people), we've broken down everything you need to know about doing your research.
At the upcoming federal election, you’ll be voting for two things:
When you go to vote, you’ll be given two separate ballot papers: a small one for the House of Representatives and a giant one for the Senate (seriously, it’s so big).
PS - want to understand more about how our government works? Head to Elections 101!
To make sure your vote actually reflects your values, here’s what you’re going to do…
Grab a copy of our Ballot Breakdown spreadsheet, find a piece of paper or open a fresh word doc - get ready to take notes.
Go to file > Make a Copy to get your own!
Find out who’s actually running in your electorate and state. This won’t be finalised until the election is called, but you can see who’s currently running with our Candidate Finder tool.
Learn more about your candidates: why they’re running, what their policies are, what experience they have that makes them qualified for the job. Some places to look…
Found a useful resource that we should add? Send us an email to hello@buildaballot.org.au
Get election day ready with our Build a Ballot tool! Answer a series of questions about the issues that matter to you, receive personalised candidate recommendations, then plan your own preferences.
The tool will launch once the AEC publishes final candidate lists - about 3 weeks before election day. Sign-up below and we’ll let you know when it’s live!
Everything you need to know about Australian politics, explained. Get your democracy on and level up your election knowledge before heading to the polls.
