Once the polls close at 6pm tonight, the counting gets started straight away. Thousands of people are involved in counting the votes – here’s how its done.
Explainers and backgrounders
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When and where to vote in Parkes
Early voting begins on Tuesday April 22, and election day is on May 3. Here’s all the information you need about when and where to vote in Parkes.
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When and where to vote in New England
Early voting begins on Tuesday April 22, and election day is on May 3. Here’s all the information you need about when and where to vote in New England.
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How to Vote in the seat of New England
Here’s what you need to know to make your vote count if you are registered to vote in New England.
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How to Vote in the seat of Parkes
Here’s what you need to know to make your vote count in the seat of Parkes.
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EXPLAINER: Changes to the Parkes Electorate
Parkes has expanded south adding Condobolin, Forbes, Parkes and West Wyalong to its already enormous reach.
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Myth buster: Compulsory voting
Australia has an unusual system of compulsory voting which can be confusing, and there’s lots of myths about what you have to do.
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Explainer: Budget night jargon
If you’ve ever found yourself nodding along to budget coverage while secretly wondering what on earth they’re talking about, this list is for you.
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Myth buster: parliamentary records and other official-looking misinformation
Tools like ‘They Vote for You’ are often promoted as a good thing to help you decide how to vote. But are they?
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EXPLAINER: Preferential voting
There is a great deal of confusion around preferential voting, but only you decide where your preferences go.