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History Of Commonwealth Electoral Administration

This table shows the history of changes in Commonwealth Electoral Administration since 1901.

Changes In Electoral Administration
Year	Change
1902	An electoral section was established in the Department of Home Affairs to conduct Federal elections.
1914	Divisional Returning Officers were appointed to run elections in each electoral division.
1949	Industrial ballots were first conducted by the Electoral Branch.
1973	The Australian Electoral Office was established as a statutory authority.
1980	First election conducted for Northern Territory Legislative Assembly on June 7.
1984	The Australian Electoral Commission was created as an independent statutory authority. Public funding of election campaigns and disclosure of political donations and electoral expenditure were introduced. Registration of political parties introduced.
1989	First election conducted for Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly on March 4.
1990	First election conducted for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC).

 

Source: Australian Electoral Commission Publications.

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