Eight nominate for Braddon by-election

The Australian Electoral Commission has confirmed the ballot draw for eight candidates in the Braddon by-election in Tasmania

Eight candidates have nominated for the federal by-election in the Tasmanian seat of Braddon.

The Greens' Jarrod Edwards drew the top spot, with defending Labor candidate Justine Keay at the bottom of the ballot paper.

The Liberals' Brett Whiteley is in fifth place, with the Fishers and Farmers Party, two independents, the Liberal Democrats and the Australian People's Party also contesting.