Determinations
A determination is a formal decision we make that explains how we will interpret or apply the law.
Under the Electoral Act, we make determinations that explain how we carry out our duties.
Our determinations currently in effect reflect recent changes to the Electoral Act.
Determinations currently in effect
These determinations apply now.
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- VEC Determination 001-2026 - Scrutineering at an election (pdf, 232.3 kb)
- VEC Determination 002-2026 - Signage at Voting Centres (pdf, 211.5 kb)
- VEC Determination 003-2026 - Instructions in relation to secrecy during the early processing of votes (pdf, 201.7 kb)
- VEC Determination 004-2026 - How-to-vote cards at mobile voting centres (pdf, 195.1 kb)
- VEC Determination 005-2026 - Requirements to include or change a political party logo for use on ballot (pdf, 202.5 kb)
- VEC Determination 006 - 2026 - Verifying the identity of an elector applying by electronic means to vote (pdf, 194.5 kb)
- VEC Determination 007-2026 - Logo emblems and insignias appearing on how-to-vote-cards (pdf, 195.7 kb)
- VEC Determination 008-2026 - Electronic assisted voting (pdf, 199.3 kb)
- VEC Determination 009-2026 - Filling extraordinary vacancies on local councils (pdf, 273.1 kb)
- VEC Determination 010-2026 - Authorisation of electoral material (pdf, 264.3 kb)
- VEC Determination 011-2026 - Sufficient reasons for failing to vote (pdf, 289.9 kb)
- VEC Determination 012-2026 - Publication of the election manual (pdf, 201.8 kb)
- VEC Determination 013-2026 - Campaigning at voting centres (pdf, 259.1 kb)