Department for Elections & Governance

Department Group

Governance & Administration

Established

13 June 2026

Department Brief

To administer and safeguard Office voting procedures and advise on electoral and representation matters.

Reference Number

DEP-0006

Responsibilities

Authorise and administer public votes; oversee Employee of the Week voting and postal ballot operations; investigate voting omissions and discrepancies; advise on eligibility and enfranchisement; coordinate electoral reform and representation matters; maintain orderly voting procedures.

Status

Active