What is the EasyVote card?

The EasyVote card is designed to make voting easier. The EasyVote card shows where your name is on the printed electoral roll and makes it quicker and easier for polling place staff to issue ballot papers.

Having the voter's name printed on the card also makes it easier for voters with long or uncommon names because it avoids the need to spell their names out to the person issuing their ballot paper.

What do I do with the card?

Take it with you when you go to vote. Once you get to an advance voting place or a polling place, hand your EasyVote card to the issuing officer.

I don't like ID cards. I don't want to use an EasyVote card.

The EasyVote card is not an ID card.  You can still vote without the card - but the voting process may take longer.

What are these numbers on the card?

They are the page and line number of the electoral roll where your name is. They are there to help the electoral staff find your name on the roll quickly.

What other information is included in the EasyVote pack?

The EasyVote pack includes:

• your EasyVote card
• advance voting places near where you live
• polling places that are close to where you live
• the names of the candidates that are standing for election in your electorate
• party lists of political parties that are contesting the party vote
• contact details for the returning officer for your electorate
• an explanation of how to vote under MMP

What happens to the cards after the election?

All EasyVote cards will be securely disposed of after the election.

I thought my vote was secret. How can it be secret if you have all my details?

Completed ballot papers are kept separate from used EasyVote cards, and the cards are destroyed after the election. The information on the card is designed to make it quicker and easier for polling place staff to issue you with your ballot paper. It is not used for any other reason.

I received a letter instead of an EasyVote card - why?

If you do not enrol to vote by Wednesday 8 October you will receive a letter from the Chief Electoral Office with your EasyVote information pack.  The letter advises that you will need to cast a special declaration vote as your name does not appear on the printed electoral roll.