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The Ostrobian electoral system comprises the laws and processes used for the election of a federal Prime Minister, elections of state premiers, local MP elections representing State Parliament and Federal Parliament and elections to the European Parliament. Elections are held on Election Day which is either the 1st February or the 1st June. All elections are held after four years, though early elections to federal and state parliament can occur in certain situations. Currently, six electoral systems are used: the single member plurality system (first past the post), the multi-member plurality system, party-list proportional representation, the single transferable vote, the additional member system and the supplementary vote. Compulsory voting and compulsory enrollment are enforced in Ostrobia.

Elections are administered locally, in each local government area, the polling procedure is overseen by a neutral elector and the compiling and the maintenance of the electoral roll by the Ostrobian Commision of Elections which also sets standards for and issues guidelines to the Neutral Elector and is responsible for maintaining federal electoral administration.

Electorial registration[]

Enrolment of electors[]

Enrolment on the federal electoral roll has been compulsory since 1920. Eligible voters include Ostrobian citizens over 18 years of age who have lived at their current address for at least one month. Citizens living outside the country including the European Economic Area, military personnel, homeless people and prisoners are exempt from these rules. 

If a change of address causes an individual to move to another LGA, they are legally obliged to notify the OCE within 8 weeks. The OCE conducts periodic door-to-door and postal campaigns to ensure that all persons are registered to vote in the correct electorate.

An individual has 8 weeks after turning 18 to register which also includes an update of details. Failure to enrol or update details can occur in a fine of up to $100. Nevertheless, about 1 million people otherwise eligible to vote had not enrolled in the 2017 Federal Election. 

Party Funding[]

To receive federal public funding, a political party must be registered under OCE rules. All nominations must be signed by the Neutral Elector of a registered party. The name of registered parties appears on ballot papers. To receive public funding, a candidate must recieve 4% of the prefered vote in the division, or the state they contested.

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