ArcFest Want’s You to Plan Your Vote!

None of us want Politics to Interfere with Our Tabletop Weekend!

Hey, we don’t usually let politics get in the way of our tabletop hobby - but this year, it’s crashing our party.

The 2025 Federal Election has been officially called for Saturday 3 May - which just so happens to be the kick-off of the ArcFest weekend. With tournaments, ArcOpen, the Parade of Armies, and hundreds of attendees rolling dice and painting challenges, there’s a real risk that players could just not have a chance of placing their vote on the day.

ArcFest will be doing its best to keep the electoral process from interfering with your gaming weekend - but we need your help. Most attendees won’t be in their home electorate on the day, so voting early is vital.

Here’s how to get it sorted:

Vote early in person: Early voting opens two weeks before the election - kicking off 22 April. There will be more than 550 early voting centres nationwide - find yours at aec.gov.au.

Apply for a postal vote: If you can’t vote early in person, apply now and get it mailed to you. Don’t leave this too late! Head to: aec.gov.au/pva

In this election, you’ll cast two votes:

One for the House of Representatives (green ballot - number every candidate in order)

One for the Senate (white ballot - number at least 6 above the line, or 12 below the line)

If you make a mistake, no stress - ask for a new ballot.

Let’s face it: we’ve all spent hours deciding between two paint shades - choosing a government should at least get the same attention.

Vote early, and enjoy ArcFest without politics creeping into your deployment zone