AEC's state-of-the-art command centre to protect Australia’s democratic voting system

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A bundle of election ballot papers. Source: SBS News / Australian Electoral Commission

It's slated to be the most complex and logistically challenging election in Australian history, with COVID, cyber-attacks and disinformation campaigns all threatening to derail the democratic process. But the Australian Electoral Commission says it's fully prepared, setting up a state-of-the-art election command centre to protect against any disruptions.


And... has Scott Morrison been to your suburb? What about Anthony Albanese? We've created an interactive map of every seat the leaders have visited on the campaign trail. Head to the SBS News website now or download the SBS News app to explore it. 


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