Australia
2022
Model of electoral management
Independent
Source
Australia, Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 [Compilation date: 18 February 2022; Includes amendments up to: Act No. 6, 2022], accessed 1 May 2022
6. Establishment of Commission
(1) There is established by this section a Commission by the name of the Australian Electoral Commission.
(2) The Commission shall consist of:
(a) a Chairperson;
(b) the Electoral Commissioner; and
(c) one other member. […]
Electoral Management Bodies
| Name of EMB | Number of EMB members | Term of office | EMB members selected by | Chair appointed/elected by | Party or expert based membership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Electoral Commission | 3 | Maximum 7 years | Governor-General | Governor-General, on suggestion by Chief Justice of the Federal Court | Expert |
