Australian Capital Territory Electoral Commission

ACT Electoral Commission
Agency overview
JurisdictionACT Government
HeadquartersNara Centre, 3 Constitution Avenue, Canberra City Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Employees14[1]
Annual budget$4.2 million[1]
Minister responsible
Agency executives
  • David Kalisch[2], Chairperson
  • Damian Cantwell[2], Electoral Commissioner
  • Ed Killesteyn[2], Member
Key documents
  • Electoral Act 1992[3]
  • Electoral Regulation 1993[3]
  • Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Act 1994[3]
  • Proportional Representation (Hare-Clark) Entrenchment Act 1994[3]
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body Act 2008[3]
  • Magistrates Court (Electoral Infringement Notices) Regulation 2012[3]
  • Australian Capital Territory (Legislative Assembly) Act 2014[3]
WebsiteACT Electoral Commission

The Australian Capital Territory Electoral Commission, branded Elections ACT, is the agency of the Government of the Australian Capital Territory with responsibility for the conduct of elections and referendums for the unicameral ACT Legislative Assembly; the determination of electoral boundaries for the ACT; and the provision of electoral advice and services to government and government agencies.[2] The responsibilities and roles of the Commission are set out in the Electoral Act 1992 and subsequent amendments.[3]

  1. ^ a b Kalisch, David W; Cantwell, Damien; Killesteyn, Ed (4 October 2023). Annual Report 2022–2023 (PDF) (Report). Nara Centre, Constitution Avenue Canberra City ACT: ACT Electoral Commission. pp. 26, 60. ISBN 978-0-642-60769-0. Archived (PDF) from the original on 3 October 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d "Who we are". ACT Electoral Commission. Archived from the original on 3 October 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2010.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "Legislation". Elections ACT. Archived from the original on 3 October 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2024.