AustraliaDemocratic beliefs 39 · Democratic beliefs, rights and liberties
Which organisation runs federal elections and referendums in Australia?
- aThe Australian Bureau of Statistics
- bThe Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- cThe High Court of Australia
- dThe Australian Electoral CommissionCorrect answer
Why?
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) organises federal elections and referendums. It also keeps the Commonwealth electoral roll.
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