As the campaign gets underway, an increasing number of people are choosing to vote early at federal elections. The Australian Electoral Commission says voters still need to have a valid reason for choosing to do so.
It makes provisions for people who are unable to vote on election day as long as they meet certain conditions.
Voters can either pre-poll vote via post or go to an early voting centre if they are unable to vote on election day.
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