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Voting in the Northern Territory

Voting is compulsory at all three levels of government in the Northern Territory. A failure to vote may result in a fine.

Voting is a right and a responsibility. Your vote is an important way to have a say in shaping the Northern Territory.

Every vote counts.

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How to vote

Learn how to fill in a ballot paper.

Voting options

Find out about the different ways you can cast your vote.

Assisted services

Find out about services available to help voters.

Related pages

Didn’t vote?

Find out what happens if you don’t vote and how to pay the infringement notice

Receiving voting reminders

Learn how you can receive reminders so you know when to vote.

How are votes counted?

Learn how votes are counted in a Legislative Assembly election and local government election.