Australia: Elections scheduled for May 18

Event

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Thursday, April 11, that Australia will hold federal parliamentary elections on Saturday, May 18. All 151 seats of the House of Representatives will be contested along with 76 Senatorial seats. Nominations will be announced on Wednesday, April 24, and early voting begins on Monday, April 29. Australia has compulsory voting and approximately 95 percent of eligible voters cast a ballot. Campaign events and associated localized disruptions are possible in the coming weeks. 

Advice

Individuals in Australia are advised to monitor the situation, avoid any political gatherings as a precaution, anticipate localized disruptions on May 18, and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities.