Voting in the Australian Federal Elections

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Voting in the Australian Federal Elections

Australian citizens living overseas in Portugal are eligible to vote in the Federal Election by absentee ballot.

• Enrolled address can be confirmed (and other election-related information is available) at the Australian Electoral Commission 
• General enquiries on voting and enrolling to vote can be e-mailed to the AEC e-mail 

Registering as an overseas elector

An Australian enrolled and registered as an elector in Australia may register as an overseas elector if: 

• they have been out of the country no more than three years and intend to return within six years
• For more information on enrolling as an overseas elector: Click here

Enrolling as an overseas elector 

An Australian who is not already enrolled, who left less than three years ago and intends to return within six years can apply for enrolment from outside Australia.

The Southern Cross Group has detailed information on how to register and make your vote.

• See Voting for Overseas Australians