Source: http://www.aec.gov.au/election/assisted/
Timestamp: 2016-07-29 23:32:51
Document Index: 403507343

Matched Legal Cases: ['art 1', 'art 2', 'art 3', 'art 4', 'art 5', 'art 6', 'art 7']

Information for electors with disability - Australian Electoral Commission
Polling place access for people with disability Each polling place has an accessibility rating to assist people with a disability or mobility restrictions. These ratings are: wheelchair accessible, assisted wheelchair access or not wheelchair accessible. Click on the rating to find out more about the specific accessibility features at each polling place.
The assistant reads the contents of the ballot paper and then completes the ballot paper according to the voter's preferences.
Voters who are blind or have low vision will be able to cast a vote in secret by telephone from any location, including their own homes, by calling 1800 913 993.
Postal voting An assistant may complete the ballot papers and envelope, but the voter must sign the envelope or make a mark as a signature.
Your official guide to the 2016 federal election is now available.
A printed version of the official guide is being delivered to every household in Australia. It provides information on when and where to vote, assistance available at polling places and how to vote correctly.
The official guide is also available in accessible formats including e-text, large print and audio MP3, or you can call the AEC on 13 23 26 to have a braille, audio or large print version sent to you.
The following formats are available for download:
Audio (.mp3) - 7 parts:
Part 1: AEC your official guide introduction [MP3 343KB]
Part 2: General information about when and where you can vote early [MP3 1.2MB]
Part 3: Voting has changed for this federal election [MP3 1.4MB]
Part 4: What happens at the polling place [MP3 509KB]
Part 5: Additional notes for people who are blind or have low vision [MP3 1.4MB]
Part 6: Alternative versions of this guide [MP3 796KB]
Part 7: Closing announcement [MP3 196KB]
E-Text [DOCX 45KB]
Large Print [PDF 791KB]
The lists of candidates for the House of Representatives and Senate are now available.
You can listen to the lists of candidates for your electoral division or state. The ReadSpeaker application is available to read the content aloud. You can save any content from the AEC's website, including candidate lists, as an MP3 file.
Candidates in: NSW | Vic. | Qld | WA | SA | Tas. | ACT | NT
You can also request for a copy of the relevant candidate lists to be sent to you in e-text, large print, braille or audio formats by calling the AEC on 13 23 26.
This video contains information on enrolling and voting for federal elections and referendums. The video includes AUSLAN, a voiceover in plain English and plain English captions.
Voting is different this federal election Contacts