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The Electoral Commission of South Australia is the official source of election information in South Australia. Our Mis-Dis Register monitors and addresses prominent pseudo-legal, false or misleading claims about electoral processes in South Australia. If you see false, fake or misleading information, let us know via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via our official feedback and complaints process.

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Claim / Comment:
A friend received a card in the mail with details correct on the front but the polling places on the reverse are for a different electorate?
Source: Social Media Dated: 13 March 2026 Category: Voting
ECSA Response:
ECSA is aware that some EasyVote cards distributed in the Reynell district have the incorrect voting centres on the back of the card. The enrolment details on the cards are correct and can be used at any Voting Centre. Replacement EasyVote cards will be in the mail early next week. In the meantime, please remember that you can vote at any voting centre across South Australia. All polling locations can be found at ecsa.sa.gov.au
Claim / Comment:
Voting in the State Election is compulsory + “You are not legally obliged to mark the ballot paper” on the Official Guide
Source: Emails Dated: 11 March 2026 Category: Voting
ECSA Response:
Section 85 of the Electoral Act (1985) states that, it is compulsory to attend the State Election to record your vote; however it is not compulsory to then mark the ballot papers either for the House of Assembly or the Legislative Council.
Claim / Comment:
voteguide.com.au states the State Election is on March 28
Source: Website Dated: 3 March 2026 Category: Elections
ECSA Response:
Polling day for the South Australian State Election is March 21. Early voting commences for everyone from March 14.
Claim / Comment:
The voting system contravenes the constitution in South Australia
Source: Social Media Dated: 23 February 2026 Category: Legislation/Constitution
ECSA Response:
The Electoral Act 1985 (SA) governs the electoral process in South Australia including the voting system.
Claim / Comment:
I’m travelling, I can’t vote
Source: Social Media Dated: February 2026 Category: Voting
ECSA Response:
You can apply for a postal vote to the known address of your destination.
Claim / Comment:
A pencil vote can be erased
Source: Social Media Dated: February 2026 Category: Voting
ECSA Response:
Pencils are used in elections because between elections, pens dry out in storage.
Claim / Comment:
I can’t get to my local polling location
Source: Elections Dated: 11 February 2025 Category: Voting
ECSA Response:
You can vote at any voting centre anywhere in South Australia.
Claim / Comment:
I’ve heard people vote multiple times
Source: Elections Dated: 10 February 2025 Category: Voting
ECSA Response:
You can only vote once in the election.
Claim / Comment:
What’s the point of voting?
Source: Elections Dated: 9 February 2025 Category: Voting
ECSA Response:
Voting is mandatory in South Australia.