Are you confident you know how to cast your vote correctly?
It may sound like a simple question, but at the last federal election more than 700,000 votes could not be counted as the ballot papers were filled out incorrectly.
Due to the recent New South Wales state election, which utilises a different voting system, the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is working to ensure all voters know what to do when they have their federal election ballot papers in front of them.
On the green House of Representatives ballot paper, you must number every box.
On the white Senate ballot paper, you can either number at least one to six above the line, or at least one to twelve below the line.
Voters who are unsure how to cast their vote are being urged to practise using the interactive practise tool on the AEC's website
If you are unsure or make a mistake while at the polling place, the AEC says you can always ask a polling officer for help.
In addition, translated AEC materials covering how to vote correctly, among other topics, are also available in 29 languages for voters who may prefer this.
