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Inquiry into the conduct of the 2025 federal election: interim report


An interim report into all aspects of the conduct of the 2025 federal election and related matters, with attention to: the review of the purported increase in incidents of aggressive conduct, deliberate obstruction and intimidating behaviour; and the suitability and potential reform of measures to ensure universal voter access. The report provides 14 recommendations.
Briefing paper

2025 Australian federal election


This paper provides an overview of the 2025 Australian federal election, including electoral trends and results. It presents a summary of the election timelines, candidates, voter participation and close seats. At the close of rolls, there was a record enrolment rate of 98%, which is exceptionally high compared to similar democracies.
Report

The independent review of resourcing in parliamentarian offices


This review examined concerns about the adequacy of resources in federal parliamentarian offices and reviewed factors affecting workloads in federal parliamentarian offices. The review proposed 10 recommendations to improve support systems and processes and enhance the resources available to support this important work.
Report

Proposals to increase voter engagement, participation and confidence


A report from an inquiry into proposals to increase voter engagement, participation and confidence in New South Wales. It presents three findings and provides 22 recommendations. The recommendations cover a variety of matters ranging from civics education, voting information, technology-assisted voting and electoral funding laws.
Report

Ballot paper shortages at the 2022 Victorian state election


During the 2022 Victorian state election, multiple voting centres ran out of ballot papers on election day and at least one voting centre closed early. This report looks into the conduct of the 2022 Victorian state election regarding ballot paper shortages. It includes and assesses a full supplementary report provided by the Victorian Electoral Commission.