Today is federal election day in Australia, and the AEC has issued important reminders for voters.
Voting is compulsory for the 18.1 million Australians on the electoral roll, and failure to vote may result in a fine.
Polling places are open from 8am to 6pm today, and anyone in the queue by 6pm will still be allowed to vote.
Voters can find their nearest polling place or early voting centre online by entering their location and checking venue details for accessibility information.
The AEC advises that queues are expected, especially in the morning and late afternoon, due to high turnout and the manual voting process.
Extra staff have been deployed to manage the crowds, but voters are asked to be patient if delays occur.
