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"foster a high performing team in Elections ACT" ], "watch_terms": [], "avoid_claiming_without_evidence": [] }, "review_note": "" }, "strategy_brief_md": "# ACT Electoral Commission — Strategy Brief\n\n**Reporting period**: 2024-25\n**Corporate plan in force**: 2025-26\n**Corporate Plan**: [2025-26](https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2471817/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf)\n\n## Our purpose / purposes\n\n> The Commission’s purpose is to deliver the highest possible standard of trusted, transparent, secure and accessible electoral services. [[CP p.4](https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2471817/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf#page=4)]\n\n## How we deliver\n\n> To meet our purpose and mitigate these strategic risks, our strategic priorities are:\n◼ deliver trusted, transparent, secure and accessible electoral services;\n◼ engage the community and stakeholders to promote electoral awareness, participation and compliance; and\n◼ foster a high performing team in Elections ACT [[CP p.4](https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2471817/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf#page=4)]\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- deliver trusted, transparent, secure and accessible electoral services [[CP p.4](https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2471817/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf#page=4)]\n- engage the community and stakeholders to promote electoral awareness, participation and compliance [[CP p.4](https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2471817/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf#page=4)]\n- foster a high performing team in Elections ACT [[CP p.4](https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2471817/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf#page=4)]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Outcome 1: Electoral Integrity\nEnsure high levels of confidence in electoral integrity and satisfaction with electoral services. [[CP p.4](https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2471817/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf#page=4)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- deliver trusted, transparent, secure and accessible electoral services\n- engage the community and stakeholders to promote electoral awareness, participation and compliance\n\n### Outcome 2: Electoral Participation\nPromote greater accessibility, inclusion and participation in the electoral process by ACT’s diverse communities. [[CP p.4](https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2471817/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf#page=4)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- strategies to improve the accessibility of polling places and the voting process\n- user testing and evaluation of systems and resources established to assist voters\n\n## Values and principles\n\n- respect\n- integrity\n- collaboration\n- innovation\n- independence\n- impartiality\n- accountability", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# ACT Electoral Commission - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T23:04:10.217598+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-ACT-014\n**Entity type**: Independent Statutory Authority\n**Jurisdiction**: ACT\n**Portfolio**: \n**Website**: https://www.elections.act.gov.au/\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| other-pdfs | 2 |\n| pages | 4 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- [pages 4,5,6]\nut the\npurpose, goal, roles, responsibilities, membership, and business processes of the EIAP.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- Initially, the panel will consist of the following members:\n The ACT Electoral Commissioner;\n The ACT Deputy Commissioner;\n Staff of Elections ACT with relevant ICT and operational expertise;\n Representatives from the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC);\n Representatives from Digital, Data and Technology Solutions;\n Vendor representatives of the relevant system;\n Independent ICT election experts, including:\n Dr Aleksander Essex, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Western\nUniversity, Ontario, Canada; and\n Dr Thomas Haines, ANU College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics\nTimeframe\nThe indicative timeframe for initial EIAP key activities is as follows:\n Elections ACT shares relevant system and supporting documentation in March 2023;\n Members review documentation in preparation for an initial meeting to be held in early April\n2023;\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- Click to find out more\nNews from the ACT Electoral Commission\n01 May 2026\nThe Canberra Socialists officially registered for ACT Legislative Assembly elections\n30 Apr 2026\nSamantha Jayne Keaton elected to fill the casual vacancy in the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body\n20 Apr 2026\nCasual vacancy in the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body to be filled by countback\n30 Sep 2025\nAustralian Multicultural Party officially registered for ACT Legislative Assembly elections\n12 Sep 2025\nDeregistration of First Nation Party\n07 Sep 2025\n2024/2025 ACT financial disclosure returns available for viewing from 7 September 2025\nExplore Resources for Political Participants\nFind essential forms, handbooks, and information for candidates, parties, and associated entities to meet funding and disclosure obligations.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/)`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4]\n[Page 1]\nElectoral Integrity Advisory Panel\nTerms of Reference\nMarch 2023\nACT Electoral Commission EIAP Terms of Reference Page 1\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- [pages 4,5,6]\nut the\npurpose, goal, roles, responsibilities, membership, and business processes of the EIAP.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- Initially, the panel will consist of the following members:\n The ACT Electoral Commissioner;\n The ACT Deputy Commissioner;\n Staff of Elections ACT with relevant ICT and operational expertise;\n Representatives from the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC);\n Representatives from Digital, Data and Technology Solutions;\n Vendor representatives of the relevant system;\n Independent ICT election experts, including:\n Dr Aleksander Essex, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Western\nUniversity, Ontario, Canada; and\n Dr Thomas Haines, ANU College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics\nTimeframe\nThe indicative timeframe for initial EIAP key activities is as follows:\n Elections ACT shares relevant system and supporting documentation in March 2023;\n Members review documentation in preparation for an initial meeting to be held in early April\n2023;\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- Click to find out more\nNews from the ACT Electoral Commission\n01 May 2026\nThe Canberra Socialists officially registered for ACT Legislative Assembly elections\n30 Apr 2026\nSamantha Jayne Keaton elected to fill the casual vacancy in the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body\n20 Apr 2026\nCasual vacancy in the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body to be filled by countback\n30 Sep 2025\nAustralian Multicultural Party officially registered for ACT Legislative Assembly elections\n12 Sep 2025\nDeregistration of First Nation Party\n07 Sep 2025\n2024/2025 ACT financial disclosure returns available for viewing from 7 September 2025\nExplore Resources for Political Participants\nFind essential forms, handbooks, and information for candidates, parties, and associated entities to meet funding and disclosure obligations.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/)`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4]\n[Page 1]\nElectoral Integrity Advisory Panel\nTerms of Reference\nMarch 2023\nACT Electoral Commission EIAP Terms of Reference Page 1\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4,5,6]\n[Page 1]\nTerms of Reference\nACT Electoral Accessibility\nAdvisory Committee 2024\nFebruary 2024\nTerms of Reference ACT Electoral Accessibility Advisory Committee 2024 Page 1\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2471817/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf)`\n- Phone: 02 6205 0033\nWeb: www.elections.act.gov.au\nEmail: elections@act.gov.au\nPublication date: February 2024\nPage 2 Terms of Reference ACT Electoral Accessibility Advisory Committee 2024\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2471817/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- Initially, the panel will consist of the following members:\n The ACT Electoral Commissioner;\n The ACT Deputy Commissioner;\n Staff of Elections ACT with relevant ICT and operational expertise;\n Representatives from the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC);\n Representatives from Digital, Data and Technology Solutions;\n Vendor representatives of the relevant system;\n Independent ICT election experts, including:\n Dr Aleksander Essex, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Western\nUniversity, Ontario, Canada; and\n Dr Thomas Haines, ANU College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics\nTimeframe\nThe indicative timeframe for initial EIAP key activities is as follows:\n Elections ACT shares relevant system and supporting documentation in March 2023;\n Members review documentation in preparation for an initial meeting to be held in early April\n2023;\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- To meet our purpose and mitigate these strategic risks, our strategic priorities are:\n◼ deliver trusted, transparent, secure and accessible electoral services;\n◼ engage the community and stakeholders to promote electoral awareness,\nparticipation and compliance; and\n◼ foster a high performing team in Elections ACT\nAim\nThe purpose of the committee is to provide an advisory mechanism to the Electoral\nCommissioner on strategies and resources to promote greater accessibility, inclusion and\nparticipation in the electoral process by ACT’s diverse communities.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2471817/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf)`\n- Click to find out more\nNews from the ACT Electoral Commission\n01 May 2026\nThe Canberra Socialists officially registered for ACT Legislative Assembly elections\n30 Apr 2026\nSamantha Jayne Keaton elected to fill the casual vacancy in the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body\n20 Apr 2026\nCasual vacancy in the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body to be filled by countback\n30 Sep 2025\nAustralian Multicultural Party officially registered for ACT Legislative Assembly elections\n12 Sep 2025\nDeregistration of First Nation Party\n07 Sep 2025\n2024/2025 ACT financial disclosure returns available for viewing from 7 September 2025\nExplore Resources for Political Participants\nFind essential forms, handbooks, and information for candidates, parties, and associated entities to meet funding and disclosure obligations.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/)`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4]\n[Page 1]\nElectoral Integrity Advisory Panel\nTerms of Reference\nMarch 2023\nACT Electoral Commission EIAP Terms of Reference Page 1\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4,5,6]\n[Page 1]\nTerms of Reference\nACT Electoral Accessibility\nAdvisory Committee 2024\nFebruary 2024\nTerms of Reference ACT Electoral Accessibility Advisory Committee 2024 Page 1\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2471817/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf)`\n- Phone: 02 6205 0033\nWeb: www.elections.act.gov.au\nEmail: elections@act.gov.au\nPublication date: February 2024\nPage 2 Terms of Reference ACT Electoral Accessibility Advisory Committee 2024\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2471817/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf)`\n- Phone: 02 6205 0033\nWeb: www.elections.act.gov.au\nEmail: elections@act.gov.au\nPublication date: March 2023\nPage 2 ACT Electoral Commission EIAP Terms of Reference\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- [pages 4,5,6]\nut the\npurpose, goal, roles, responsibilities, membership, and business processes of the EIAP.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- 7\nDeliverables ..........................................................................................................\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- [Page 8]\nDeliverables\nFollowing a system review, the EIAP will deliver a preliminary and final report to the ACT Electoral\nCommission with recommendations where relevant for enhancements related to electoral integrity\nof specific ICT electoral systems used by Elections ACT.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- Initially, the panel will consist of the following members:\n The ACT Electoral Commissioner;\n The ACT Deputy Commissioner;\n Staff of Elections ACT with relevant ICT and operational expertise;\n Representatives from the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC);\n Representatives from Digital, Data and Technology Solutions;\n Vendor representatives of the relevant system;\n Independent ICT election experts, including:\n Dr Aleksander Essex, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Western\nUniversity, Ontario, Canada; and\n Dr Thomas Haines, ANU College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics\nTimeframe\nThe indicative timeframe for initial EIAP key activities is as follows:\n Elections ACT shares relevant system and supporting documentation in March 2023;\n Members review documentation in preparation for an initial meeting to be held in early April\n2023;\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- Click to find out more\nNews from the ACT Electoral Commission\n01 May 2026\nThe Canberra Socialists officially registered for ACT Legislative Assembly elections\n30 Apr 2026\nSamantha Jayne Keaton elected to fill the casual vacancy in the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body\n20 Apr 2026\nCasual vacancy in the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body to be filled by countback\n30 Sep 2025\nAustralian Multicultural Party officially registered for ACT Legislative Assembly elections\n12 Sep 2025\nDeregistration of First Nation Party\n07 Sep 2025\n2024/2025 ACT financial disclosure returns available for viewing from 7 September 2025\nExplore Resources for Political Participants\nFind essential forms, handbooks, and information for candidates, parties, and associated entities to meet funding and disclosure obligations.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/)`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4]\n[Page 1]\nElectoral Integrity Advisory Panel\nTerms of Reference\nMarch 2023\nACT Electoral Commission EIAP Terms of Reference Page 1\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4,5,6]\n[Page 1]\nTerms of Reference\nACT Electoral Accessibility\nAdvisory Committee 2024\nFebruary 2024\nTerms of Reference ACT Electoral Accessibility Advisory Committee 2024 Page 1\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2471817/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf)`\n- Phone: 02 6205 0033\nWeb: www.elections.act.gov.au\nEmail: elections@act.gov.au\nPublication date: February 2024\nPage 2 Terms of Reference ACT Electoral Accessibility Advisory Committee 2024\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2471817/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf)`\n- Phone: 02 6205 0033\nWeb: www.elections.act.gov.au\nEmail: elections@act.gov.au\nPublication date: March 2023\nPage 2 ACT Electoral Commission EIAP Terms of Reference\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- As a result, the Commission enjoys a high\nlevel of trust from both voters and political parties and candidates alike.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- [pages 4,5,6]\nut the\npurpose, goal, roles, responsibilities, membership, and business processes of the EIAP.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- The registration took effect today, Friday 1 May 2026.\n‘Parties wishing to register for ACT elections must submit a list of at least 100 members who are on the ACT electoral roll and a copy of the party’s constitution’.\n Source: `pages/publications-index.html (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/about-the-commission/publications/news-archives/the-canberra-socialists-officially-registered-for-act-legislative-assembly-elections)`\n- Apart from any use as permitted\nunder the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced\nby any process without written permission from the Territory\nRecords Office, ACT Government, GPO Box 158,\nCanberra City ACT 2601.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- 5\nPurpose and Goal ..................................................................................................\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- Purpose and Goal\nThe purpose of the EIAP is to examine the security and integrity of election ICT systems\nintended to be used by Elections ACT for the 2024 ACT Legislative Assembly election.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- The overall goal of the EIAP is to enhance the electoral integrity of the ICT enabled electoral\nsystems used by Elections ACT, as a key measure by the ACT Electoral Commission in maintaining\npublic confidence and trust in election outcomes in the ACT.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- [pages 6,7,8]\nns ACT will provide secretariat support for EIAP meetings including organising meetings\nand preparing agendas and minutes.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n- Initially, the panel will consist of the following members:\n The ACT Electoral Commissioner;\n The ACT Deputy Commissioner;\n Staff of Elections ACT with relevant ICT and operational expertise;\n Representatives from the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC);\n Representatives from Digital, Data and Technology Solutions;\n Vendor representatives of the relevant system;\n Independent ICT election experts, including:\n Dr Aleksander Essex, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Western\nUniversity, Ontario, Canada; and\n Dr Thomas Haines, ANU College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics\nTimeframe\nThe indicative timeframe for initial EIAP key activities is as follows:\n Elections ACT shares relevant system and supporting documentation in March 2023;\n Members review documentation in preparation for an initial meeting to be held in early April\n2023;\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- Click to find out more\nNews from the ACT Electoral Commission\n01 May 2026\nThe Canberra Socialists officially registered for ACT Legislative Assembly elections\n30 Apr 2026\nSamantha Jayne Keaton elected to fill the casual vacancy in the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body\n20 Apr 2026\nCasual vacancy in the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body to be filled by countback\n30 Sep 2025\nAustralian Multicultural Party officially registered for ACT Legislative Assembly elections\n12 Sep 2025\nDeregistration of First Nation Party\n07 Sep 2025\n2024/2025 ACT financial disclosure returns available for viewing from 7 September 2025\nExplore Resources for Political Participants\nFind essential forms, handbooks, and information for candidates, parties, and associated entities to meet funding and disclosure obligations.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/)`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4]\n[Page 1]\nElectoral Integrity Advisory Panel\nTerms of Reference\nMarch 2023\nACT Electoral Commission EIAP Terms of Reference Page 1\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4,5,6]\n[Page 1]\nTerms of Reference\nACT Electoral Accessibility\nAdvisory Committee 2024\nFebruary 2024\nTerms of Reference ACT Electoral Accessibility Advisory Committee 2024 Page 1\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2471817/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf)`\n- Phone: 02 6205 0033\nWeb: www.elections.act.gov.au\nEmail: elections@act.gov.au\nPublication date: February 2024\nPage 2 Terms of Reference ACT Electoral Accessibility Advisory Committee 2024\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2471817/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf)`\n- Phone: 02 6205 0033\nWeb: www.elections.act.gov.au\nEmail: elections@act.gov.au\nPublication date: March 2023\nPage 2 ACT Electoral Commission EIAP Terms of Reference\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- The office of the Commissioner and\nthe Commissioner’s staff are referred to under the operating title of Elections ACT.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- The relatively small size of\nElections ACT requires dedicated and knowledgeable staff, partners and contractors to support\nthese systems.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- [pages 4,5,6]\nut the\npurpose, goal, roles, responsibilities, membership, and business processes of the EIAP.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- The operating title for the office of the\nCommissioner and the Commissioner’s staff is Elections ACT.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2471817/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf)`\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- Initially, the panel will consist of the following members:\n The ACT Electoral Commissioner;\n The ACT Deputy Commissioner;\n Staff of Elections ACT with relevant ICT and operational expertise;\n Representatives from the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC);\n Representatives from Digital, Data and Technology Solutions;\n Vendor representatives of the relevant system;\n Independent ICT election experts, including:\n Dr Aleksander Essex, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Western\nUniversity, Ontario, Canada; and\n Dr Thomas Haines, ANU College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics\nTimeframe\nThe indicative timeframe for initial EIAP key activities is as follows:\n Elections ACT shares relevant system and supporting documentation in March 2023;\n Members review documentation in preparation for an initial meeting to be held in early April\n2023;\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- Click to find out more\nNews from the ACT Electoral Commission\n01 May 2026\nThe Canberra Socialists officially registered for ACT Legislative Assembly elections\n30 Apr 2026\nSamantha Jayne Keaton elected to fill the casual vacancy in the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body\n20 Apr 2026\nCasual vacancy in the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body to be filled by countback\n30 Sep 2025\nAustralian Multicultural Party officially registered for ACT Legislative Assembly elections\n12 Sep 2025\nDeregistration of First Nation Party\n07 Sep 2025\n2024/2025 ACT financial disclosure returns available for viewing from 7 September 2025\nExplore Resources for Political Participants\nFind essential forms, handbooks, and information for candidates, parties, and associated entities to meet funding and disclosure obligations.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/)`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4]\n[Page 1]\nElectoral Integrity Advisory Panel\nTerms of Reference\nMarch 2023\nACT Electoral Commission EIAP Terms of Reference Page 1\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4,5,6]\n[Page 1]\nTerms of Reference\nACT Electoral Accessibility\nAdvisory Committee 2024\nFebruary 2024\nTerms of Reference ACT Electoral Accessibility Advisory Committee 2024 Page 1\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2471817/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf)`\n- Phone: 02 6205 0033\nWeb: www.elections.act.gov.au\nEmail: elections@act.gov.au\nPublication date: February 2024\nPage 2 Terms of Reference ACT Electoral Accessibility Advisory Committee 2024\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2471817/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf)`\n- Phone: 02 6205 0033\nWeb: www.elections.act.gov.au\nEmail: elections@act.gov.au\nPublication date: March 2023\nPage 2 ACT Electoral Commission EIAP Terms of Reference\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- [pages 4,5,6]\nut the\npurpose, goal, roles, responsibilities, membership, and business processes of the EIAP.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- The registration took effect today, Friday 1 May 2026.\n‘Parties wishing to register for ACT elections must submit a list of at least 100 members who are on the ACT electoral roll and a copy of the party’s constitution’.\n Source: `pages/publications-index.html (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/about-the-commission/publications/news-archives/the-canberra-socialists-officially-registered-for-act-legislative-assembly-elections)`\n- Apart from any use as permitted\nunder the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced\nby any process without written permission from the Territory\nRecords Office, ACT Government, GPO Box 158,\nCanberra City ACT 2601.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- 5\nPurpose and Goal ..................................................................................................\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- Purpose and Goal\nThe purpose of the EIAP is to examine the security and integrity of election ICT systems\nintended to be used by Elections ACT for the 2024 ACT Legislative Assembly election.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- [pages 6,7,8]\nns ACT will provide secretariat support for EIAP meetings including organising meetings\nand preparing agendas and minutes.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- Initially, the panel will consist of the following members:\n The ACT Electoral Commissioner;\n The ACT Deputy Commissioner;\n Staff of Elections ACT with relevant ICT and operational expertise;\n Representatives from the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC);\n Representatives from Digital, Data and Technology Solutions;\n Vendor representatives of the relevant system;\n Independent ICT election experts, including:\n Dr Aleksander Essex, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Western\nUniversity, Ontario, Canada; and\n Dr Thomas Haines, ANU College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics\nTimeframe\nThe indicative timeframe for initial EIAP key activities is as follows:\n Elections ACT shares relevant system and supporting documentation in March 2023;\n Members review documentation in preparation for an initial meeting to be held in early April\n2023;\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- [Page 6]\nRoles\nThe roles of the EIAP are:\n Provide an independent forum for an enhanced understanding by Elections ACT of the\nchallenges and opportunities related to electoral integrity in the current and future electoral\nenvironment in the ACT and other relevant jurisdictions;\n Identify issues or opportunities to enhance the electoral integrity of the ICT electoral systems\nused by Elections ACT, with specific focus on selected systems as required;\n Review current and future technologies to identify opportunities for further innovation in ACT\nelectoral systems and processes;\n Provide advice to Elections ACT in development of strategies, policies or processes relevant to\nany areas of concern or opportunity for improvement identified in the security and integrity of\nelections systems used by Elections ACT; and\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- Click to find out more\nNews from the ACT Electoral Commission\n01 May 2026\nThe Canberra Socialists officially registered for ACT Legislative Assembly elections\n30 Apr 2026\nSamantha Jayne Keaton elected to fill the casual vacancy in the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body\n20 Apr 2026\nCasual vacancy in the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body to be filled by countback\n30 Sep 2025\nAustralian Multicultural Party officially registered for ACT Legislative Assembly elections\n12 Sep 2025\nDeregistration of First Nation Party\n07 Sep 2025\n2024/2025 ACT financial disclosure returns available for viewing from 7 September 2025\nExplore Resources for Political Participants\nFind essential forms, handbooks, and information for candidates, parties, and associated entities to meet funding and disclosure obligations.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/)`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4]\n[Page 1]\nElectoral Integrity Advisory Panel\nTerms of Reference\nMarch 2023\nACT Electoral Commission EIAP Terms of Reference Page 1\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4,5,6]\n[Page 1]\nTerms of Reference\nACT Electoral Accessibility\nAdvisory Committee 2024\nFebruary 2024\nTerms of Reference ACT Electoral Accessibility Advisory Committee 2024 Page 1\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2471817/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf)`\n- Phone: 02 6205 0033\nWeb: www.elections.act.gov.au\nEmail: elections@act.gov.au\nPublication date: February 2024\nPage 2 Terms of Reference ACT Electoral Accessibility Advisory Committee 2024\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2471817/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf)`\n- Phone: 02 6205 0033\nWeb: www.elections.act.gov.au\nEmail: elections@act.gov.au\nPublication date: March 2023\nPage 2 ACT Electoral Commission EIAP Terms of Reference\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- [pages 4,5,6]\nut the\npurpose, goal, roles, responsibilities, membership, and business processes of the EIAP.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- To meet our purpose and mitigate these strategic risks, our strategic priorities are:\n◼ deliver trusted, transparent, secure and accessible electoral services;\n◼ engage the community and stakeholders to promote electoral awareness,\nparticipation and compliance; and\n◼ foster a high performing team in Elections ACT\nAim\nThe purpose of the committee is to provide an advisory mechanism to the Electoral\nCommissioner on strategies and resources to promote greater accessibility, inclusion and\nparticipation in the electoral process by ACT’s diverse communities.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2471817/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf)`\n- The EIAP\nwill provide recommendations for system and process improvements to Elections ACT so that it\nmay work with vendors and other stakeholders to upgrade and improve systems prior to the 2024\nelection within the available timeframe and resources.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- [Page 8]\nDeliverables\nFollowing a system review, the EIAP will deliver a preliminary and final report to the ACT Electoral\nCommission with recommendations where relevant for enhancements related to electoral integrity\nof specific ICT electoral systems used by Elections ACT.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- The registration took effect today, Friday 1 May 2026.\n‘Parties wishing to register for ACT elections must submit a list of at least 100 members who are on the ACT electoral roll and a copy of the party’s constitution’.\n Source: `pages/publications-index.html (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/about-the-commission/publications/news-archives/the-canberra-socialists-officially-registered-for-act-legislative-assembly-elections)`\n- Apart from any use as permitted\nunder the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced\nby any process without written permission from the Territory\nRecords Office, ACT Government, GPO Box 158,\nCanberra City ACT 2601.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- 5\nPurpose and Goal ..................................................................................................\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- The Commission’s values are respect, integrity,\ncollaboration, innovation, independence, impartiality and accountability.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2471817/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4]\n[Page 1]\nElectoral Integrity Advisory Panel\nTerms of Reference\nMarch 2023\nACT Electoral Commission EIAP Terms of Reference Page 1\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- Initially, the panel will consist of the following members:\n The ACT Electoral Commissioner;\n The ACT Deputy Commissioner;\n Staff of Elections ACT with relevant ICT and operational expertise;\n Representatives from the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC);\n Representatives from Digital, Data and Technology Solutions;\n Vendor representatives of the relevant system;\n Independent ICT election experts, including:\n Dr Aleksander Essex, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Western\nUniversity, Ontario, Canada; and\n Dr Thomas Haines, ANU College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics\nTimeframe\nThe indicative timeframe for initial EIAP key activities is as follows:\n Elections ACT shares relevant system and supporting documentation in March 2023;\n Members review documentation in preparation for an initial meeting to be held in early April\n2023;\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- Click to find out more\nNews from the ACT Electoral Commission\n01 May 2026\nThe Canberra Socialists officially registered for ACT Legislative Assembly elections\n30 Apr 2026\nSamantha Jayne Keaton elected to fill the casual vacancy in the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body\n20 Apr 2026\nCasual vacancy in the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body to be filled by countback\n30 Sep 2025\nAustralian Multicultural Party officially registered for ACT Legislative Assembly elections\n12 Sep 2025\nDeregistration of First Nation Party\n07 Sep 2025\n2024/2025 ACT financial disclosure returns available for viewing from 7 September 2025\nExplore Resources for Political Participants\nFind essential forms, handbooks, and information for candidates, parties, and associated entities to meet funding and disclosure obligations.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/)`\n- Purpose and Goal\nThe purpose of the EIAP is to examine the security and integrity of election ICT systems\nintended to be used by Elections ACT for the 2024 ACT Legislative Assembly election.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- EIAP members will:\n Foster an environment of professionalism aimed at supporting open, frank and respectful\ndebate within the panel;\n Confer and agree with Elections ACT as to which member has the most appropriate\nknowledge and/or experience relevant to the system(s) under review;\n Review the system documentation relevant to the system being reviewed to ensure a\ncomprehensive understanding of system features, functionality, security, processes and\nintegrity measures; and\n Assist in the development of a report to Elections ACT relevant to the system review in which\nthe member has participated.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2471814/Electoral-Integrity-Advisory-Panel-TOR.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4,5,6]\n[Page 1]\nTerms of Reference\nACT Electoral Accessibility\nAdvisory Committee 2024\nFebruary 2024\nTerms of Reference ACT Electoral Accessibility Advisory Committee 2024 Page 1\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2471817/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf)`\n- Phone: 02 6205 0033\nWeb: www.elections.act.gov.au\nEmail: elections@act.gov.au\nPublication date: February 2024\nPage 2 Terms of Reference ACT Electoral Accessibility Advisory Committee 2024\n Source: `other-pdfs/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf (https://www.elections.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2471817/Electoral-Accessibilty-Advisory-Commiteee-Terms-of-Reference-2024.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. 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