Early voting opens for federal election

Early voting has opened for the upcoming May 18 federal election at more than 500 polling places.

Early voting for the federal election begins on Monday at more than 500 centres around the nation. (AAP) Source: AAP

People keen to avoid polling day crowds can now cast their votes early for the upcoming federal election.

More than 500 early voting centres will open across the country on Monday, ahead of the poll on M0ay 18.

With a record enrolment rate of 96.8 per cent, more than 16 million Australians will take part in the vote.