FAQs

In order to choose the best candidates, it is essential you know the candidates. When it comes time to vote in any election (local, state, or federal), Vote Easy allows you to easily find your candidates and better inform you about the people you are electing. Candidates have a greater opportunity to explain what they believe in and how they feel on issues, giving you confidence that the candidate you select best represents your views. Choosing a good candidate brings us one step closer to better governance. Vote Easy is here to help you connect with the candidates that think like you. Remember, there is NO law that requires candidates to tell the truth, so if you believe some information provided by the candidate is questionable or untrue, then use the links provided on their profile page to ask for more information. Truth is a good quality to look for in your future politicians.

Voting is how you choose the person who will speak for you and your community in council and parliament. Your vote helps create the politicians who make decisions for your area, so it’s worth knowing who you’re choosing.

Democracy works best when everyone takes part. If you feel disconnected from politics, Vote Easy helps you get involved by making it easier to find the candidates who want your vote. When you vote for candidates that think like you, you help shape the direction of your community. Every vote counts and yours can make a real difference

No; Vote Easy is totally free for voters to use.

Login to the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) website https://www.aec.gov.au/ and check your enrolment. Once you have done this, the AEC site will be able to tell you all the electorates you are in. As soon as you know, return to Vote Easy and meet your nominated candidates.

This is the piece of paper you are issued at the time of an election. It displays the names of all the candidates in your electorate and are the only people you can vote for. If their name is not on your ballot paper, you cannot vote for them.

No, Vote Easy is only here to assist you with the voting process. We don’t care who you vote for, just as long as you do. Your vote counts and we are here to make it easier for you to connect with candidates and make an informed choice.

No. Vote Easy is for information only. When it’s time to vote, you’ll cast your ballot in the usual way. You can use Vote Easy to create your own My Preference Order card to take with you on election day to help you remember your decision.

It can cost a lot of money to run for any political position, so candidates need to raise money to promote themselves. To reduce/stop influence from those individuals, businesses and corporations that donate money to candidates; Vote Easy provides a low-cost platform for all candidates to reach voters, therefore, reducing the influence those donors may have to leverage a politician. Voters can have more influence over candidates by insisting they activate their Vote Easy provile for all to see and connect with.

Unfortunately, that can happen. Vote Easy has made it EASIER for voters to find and know their candidates, however not ALL candidates want to be EASILY found. We encouarge you and your community to chase them up and ask why? How can voters make an informed decision if you know who you are voting for?

It’s the candidate’s responsibility to activate their page and provide accurate information for voters. This helps reduce misinformation and ensures voters hear directly from the candidate. We also encourage you to contact the candidate and let them know you’d like to see their page activated so all voters can easily find their campaign.

If something looks wrong or unclear, you can use the contact links on their profile to ask them directly. Vote Easy does not edit or verify candidate statements.

No. Voters can browse Vote Easy without signing up. Vote Easy is here whenever it’s needed — people can come and go as they like, every time they vote.

You can register after nominations have closed, the ballot order has been drawn and we have uploaded the information to the election page. If you would like to register beforehand, please contact Vote Easy for more information.

When your election is active on Vote Easy, you can register and complete your profile page. As soon as you are happy for your page to be seen by voters, then you activate it.

You can edit your page as often as you like; there are no restrictions.

Easily, you will receive login details that will take you to your candidate page and from there you can make any adjustments you need.

Yes, Vote Easy is the perfect platform to link with any other method you choose to use in your campaign. Use the ‘follow my campaign’ section to link your existing website, social media choices, etc.

Vote Easy is an economical way to consolidate your campaign and deliver your message directly to voters without being hijacked by others or untruths. Vote Easy helps you reach all voters including undecided voters, people who feel disconnected from the process and those who find it hard to access clear information about candidates. It doesn’t rely on algorithms or targeted expensive advertising and voters aren’t limited by whether they’re on the “right” social media platform. Vote Easy is a community‑driven campaigning tool designed around inclusivity and your existing supporter base wherever they may be. Adding Vote Easy to your campaign strategy ensures people you haven’t met or engaged with can still easily find and understand you, your campaign and what you stand for.

No. Vote Easy is where you are able to communicate your message to voters without interruption. If you want voters to interact with you they can via the other available methods (website, email, phone, social media, etc.) that you link to your Vote Easy profile page.

Vote Easy improves your chances of being elected because of its inclusive design. Your campaign needs to reach every voter regardless of where they are. Many people don’t follow politics closely, so by giving voters an easier way to find you, you can reach people you might not have encountered through social media algorithms or traditional campaigning methods. The more effectively you use Vote Easy, the more voters you reach.

Vote Easy works best when you guide voters towards it. Centralising your campaign information in one easy to use location helps undecided voters connect with you quickly and understand your priorities. When your supporters and networks share your Vote Easy profile it amplifies your message and helps you reach people you may not reach through traditional campaigning alone. Encouraging your supporters, friends and family to use and share VoteEasy.com.au extends your reach even further and strengthens the impact of your campaign.

Definitely, we encourage your feedback as a user and if you have any useful ideas or recommendations that we think could help future candidates, we’re all for it.

Firstly, check you have selected “yes” regarding your nomination on your registration page, then check that you have selected “ready” to display your page and lastly ensure you have authorised your page. If that doesn’t rectify it contact us immediately via the contact tab. If your election is not being run/managed by the Electoral Commission (in some states councils may elect to manage their own elections) there may be a short delay receiving confirmation of your nomination, however, let us know and we can help to sort it out.