The role of the Australian Electoral Commission is to deliver the franchise: that is, an Australian citizen's right to vote, as established by the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918.
Further information
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Type of Body
R. Management Board
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
3
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
X. Internal Management
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Auditor
ANAO
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Function Categorization
Other
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
50 Marcus Clarke Street
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | The Hon Susan Kenny AM | 23 September 2020 | 22 September 2025 |
| Other | Mr. Jeff Pope | 15 December 2024 | 14 December 2025 |
| Other | Dr. David Gruen AO | 12 December 2024 | 10 December 2029 |
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