We have the date that matters - May 21 - now there are a bunch of other dates that need to be observed before we get to the polling booths.
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Some of it is the process, some of it is personal responsibility.
But as voting is compulsory in Australia the date you don't want to miss is Monday, April 18.
That's when the electoral rolls close. At 8pm to be precise.
You can complete an online form at aec.gov.au to enrol, phone the 132326 number or, for people in the Cunningham, Whitlam and Gilmore electorates, visit the Australian Electorate Commission at 43 Burelli St, Wollongong.
If you're throwing your hat in the ring, you have another few days to get organised as anyone intending to stand for Parliament must lodge their nominations by noon on Thursday, April 21.
Nominations will be announced at noon on Friday, April 22.
Voting early and postal votes
Some polling booths will be open two weeks ahead of election day so people can vote early. All polling stations will be as COVID-safe as possible.
You can apply for a postal vote to have ballot papers sent to you in the mail by applying via the AEC website or completing a postal vote application form.
Mobile polling facilities are set up in some hospitals, nursing homes, prisons and remote areas for people who can't travel. And sight-impaired people can use the AEC's telephone voting service.
Voting on election day will begin at 8am and close at 6pm.
What if I am COVID-positive on May 21?
If you are diagnosed with COVID-19 in the three days leading up to election day, you can register for phone-in voting, if state regulations require you to isolate.
More details will be released ahead of election day.
Online voting is not an option.
If you are diagnosed earlier, it is recommended you register for postal voting.
Check your details
You can check your details at the AEC website. You can also update your details if you have moved.