The site is compatible with screen readers, uses high contrast fonts and all text on the site can be enlarged
using the controls at the top right of every page. Key electoral information and announcements are also provided
in a downloadable audio format on our accessibility audio page.
You can also have this website read to you by installing free BrowseAloud
software.
The site has been structured so that it can be navigated with a keyboard or mouse alone or with a combination of
both. This defined structure also maximises the number of supplementary devices that are compatible with the site.
To navigate the site with just a keyboard:
- press the 'tab' key to cycle through links and interactive elements on the page;
- hold shift while pressing the 'tab' key to cycle in reverse order;
- press enter to 'click' the highlighted link
Text alternatives to audio cues are available whenever audio is a necessary part of the interactive experience.
If you have a hearing impairment and need to contact the VEC by phone, there are several options available.
No content on the site flashes more than three times in any one second period, nor does any content flash below
the general flash and red flash thresholds.
The site uses plain English wherever possible and there is also a glossary available. This
glossary can be accessed from the footer of every page.
For users who have trouble reading, this website can be read aloud by installing free
BrowseAloud software.
Wherever possible, documents and downloadable files available on this site are provided in multiple formats.
These common formats include portable document format (PDF), Microsoft Word (DOC) and Microsoft Excel (XLS).
For more information about the formats used on the site please see our
file formats page.
If you cannot access documents in the formats that are available on this website, please
contact the VEC.
For information about assistance that is available for voters with special needs please visit our
assistance for voters page.
