Australians in four jurisdictions can now begin casting their votes in the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum as the two-week early voting period kicks off on Monday.
Hundreds of early voting centres opened their doors in the Northern Territory, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia ahead of the October 14 poll.
The Australian Electoral Commission has the locations of hundreds of early polling booths across the country on its website, with more centres set to open up each day before the official voting day.Not everyone can cast an early vote, however, with the AEC saying only those who fit one or more of the following criteria can head to a booth before the official date.
If you are seriously ill, infirm or due to give birth shortly - or caring for someone who is any of the threeIf you have religious beliefs that prevent you from attending a polling placeThe AEC has confirmed that anyone who arrives at a polling booth to vote early will be asked if they have a valid reason, but will not be asked to provide further detail. Picture: AEC
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