News
23 April, 2025
Highest enrolment in history
THE Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has announced a record-breaking 98.2 per cent of eligible Australians are now enrolled to vote in the upcoming federal election — the highest rate in the nation’s history.
In total, 18,098,797 Australians are registered, marking an increase of 870,000 voters — or 5 per cent — since the 2022 election.
The surge follows an intense enrolment drive, particularly in the 11 days after the election was called, when 85,000 new voters were added and over 419,000 people updated their enrolment details.
Of particular note is the significant growth in youth participation.
Australia’s youth enrolment rate has climbed to 92.0 per cent, a figure the Australian Electoral Commissioner, Jeff Pope, described as “extremely healthy.”
In Queensland, nearly 4,000,000 Australians are enrolled, with the majority being 70+ years of age (649,113).
The AEC estimates 97.6 per cent of eligible Queenslanders are enrolled, estimating nearly 94,000 people are still unenrolled.
Over 100,500 of Queenslanders enrolled are 18 and 19 years old.
“This is the third election in a row at which we’ve set a record for Australia’s national enrolment rate,” Mr Pope said.
“Record enrolment like this doesn’t happen by accident.
It represents a huge amount of work on the part of the AEC to engage with voters and reduce barriers for enrolment, and of course a fantastic effort from eligible Australians to get enrolled.
“We’re particularly focused on Australia’s youth enrolment rates, and I’m pleased to report that it’s now extremely healthy,” Mr Pope said.
“Well done, Australia.”
The AEC continues to encourage all eligible Australians to check and update their enrolment to ensure they’re ready to have their say on election day.
The AEC is also reminding voters to keep an eye on their mailbox as the official guide is delivered to 12 million households across the country ahead of the Federal Election on Saturday May 3.
Mr Pope says it’s crucial people plan their vote and understand how the election works.
“The official guide provides a range of information about voter options, how to cast a formal vote, what happens at the polling place, and a list of frequently asked questions,” Mr Pope said.
“There is so much information out there about voting options so that each person can plan their vote according to their circumstances.”
The AEC will also be offering more accessible polling places than ever before - with almost 42 per cent of all polling places rated as ‘fully wheelchair accessible’ and a further 49 per cent rated as having ‘assisted access’.
For voters unable to enter the polling place, trained staff will be able to assist voters nearby the polling place entrance with secure procedures being adhered to for that activity.
For more information visit https://www.aec.gov.au/
