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15 July 2008
Enrol to Vote Week 2008 looking for more Queensland schools to
participate
More than 1600 schools have registered for national Enrol to Vote Week so far, but
the Australian Electoral Commission still wants more schools to participate. Enrol
to Vote Week is taking place from 28 July to 3 August.
“We are writing and telephoning schools in Queensland to invite them to
participate. So far we are delighted that 226 schools have registered, but we
encourage even more schools to become involved in Enrol To Vote Week,” said
Anne Bright, AEC’s Queensland State Manager.
“Schools are a very good way for us to reach young people and let them know that
it is compulsory for them to enrol if they are an Australian citizen aged 18 or older,”
said Ms Bright.
Enrol to Vote Week has also received support from Association of Heads of
Independent Schools of Australia, Association of Principals of Catholic Secondary
Schools of Australia, Australian Secondary Principals’ Association and the
Independent Schools Council of Australia.
The Australian Electoral Commission is supporting Enrol To Vote week by
providing enrolment forms, educational resources, promotional materials,
e-newsletters and other information on the Enrol to Vote Week website.
To see if your school is registered, or to find out more visit
enroltovoteweek@aec.gov.au or call the AEC on 13 23 26 (press 2 when
prompted).
Media contact:
Tim Scott
Public Awareness Officer
Queensland State Office
Australian Electoral Commission
Telephone: 07 3834 3443
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