Australian Electoral Commission
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 21 February 1984 |
| Jurisdiction | Australian Government |
| Headquarters | Canberra |
| Employees | 1,043 (as at 30 June 2024) |
| Annual budget | A$6.5 million (2024) |
| Ministers responsible | |
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| Parent department | Department of Finance |
| Key document | |
| Website | aec |
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is the independent statutory agency of the Australian Government responsible for the management and oversight of Australian federal elections, plebiscites, referendums and some trade union elections.