Federal Election 2022: Live coverage as polls close, results roll in
Gilmore hopeful Andrew Constance and Bennelong's Jerome Laxale both face an anxious wait to claim victory in their seats. See the latest results as they happen in your community in our live blog.
More than 1.6 million voters have already cast their ballots across NSW and the ACT in the lead up to the Federal Election — as millions more prepare to decide who will lead the country when booths open on Saturday morning.
Polling places in communities across the country will open at 8am and close for ballot counting at 6pm, with the Australian Electoral Commission employing more than 100,000 booth workers for May 21.
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Commission guidelines for the Federal Election suggest the vast majority of voters will be expected to visit polling booths in their local community to cast their vote, however anyone Covid-positive will be eligible to register for phone voting — if you test positive after 6pm Tuesday 17 May.
You must register to phone vote by 4pm on Saturday, with voting lines open until 6pm.
LINK TO REGISTER HERE
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