Democrats Abroad Australia (DAAU) is the official country committee for US Democrats living in Australia. Membership is available only to US citizens. Joining Democrats Abroad will enable you to have a say in the future of our Party right from Australia.

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Returning Your Ballot from Australia

Snapshot of the Overseas Voting Process

Register to vote, request a ballot, check your voter status, send your ballot to the polls from Australia.


Become a Voter Assistance Volunteer

Help Americans abroad to get a ballot and cast their vote.  Training provided!

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Country EVENTS

December 10, 2024 - 08:30 PM Tokyo Time RSVP to get the Zoom link

Asia Pacific Action hour - ERA now! Dec 10

In celebration of International Human Rights Day on Dec 10 friends in the Asia Pacific...
December 31, 2024 - 10:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Zoom (Online Webinar) in Washington, DC

(RECORDING) Retirement & Taxes For Americans Abroad 2024

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December 31, 2024 - 10:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Zoom (Online Webinar) in Washington, DC

(RECORDING) How To File The FBAR 2024

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December 31, 2024 - 10:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Zoom (Online Webinar) in Washington, DC

(RECORDING) How To File Your Own US Taxes For Americans...

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December 31, 2024 through January 01, 2025 - 12:00 AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Zoom (Online Webinar) in Washington, DC

(RECORDING) 2024 How to Survive Tax Day as an American...

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December 31, 2024 through January 01, 2025 - 12:00 AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Zoom (Online Webinar) in Washington, DC

(RECORDING) How To Invest For Americans Abroad & Dual Citizens...

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December 31, 2024 through January 01, 2025 - 12:00 AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Zoom (Online Webinar) in Washington, DC

(RECORDING) How To Catch Up On Filing US Taxes From...

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January 19, 2025 - 04:00 PM Tokyo Time RSVP to get the Zoom link

Asia Pacific Action hour - Jan 19, 2025

In celebration of Martin Luther King Day friends in the Asia Pacific will gather from...

Country NEWS AND UPDATES

October 09, 2024

Snapshot of the Overseas Voting Process

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October 07, 2024

Get your electronic "I Voted From Australia" sticker!

Get this sticker and make it your equivalent of a social media "yard sign". https://www.fvap.gov/IVotedSticker...
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September 04, 2024

Custom DA AUSTRALIA Harris-Walz Campaign T-shirts now on sale!

Get your own custom-designed DA Australia Harris-Walz Campaign T-shirt! Click here to place your order.  It will be delivered straight to you from the DA Australia Mech store managed by......
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August 01, 2024

Less Than 100 Days to Go: August DA Australia Newsletter

I know for a fact that you've heard it ad nauseam (as we all have): but what a month can do. I won't recap everything that's happened since our last......
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July 21, 2024

So You Want to Vote from Australia in 2024:  Snapshot of the Overseas Voting Process

So You Want to Vote from Australia in 2024 Click READ MORE for a Snapshot of the Overseas Voting Process    ...
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July 20, 2024

Mailing Your Ballot From Australia in 2024

Time is of the essence in returning your U.S. election ballot from Australia! Once you have registered and requested your ballot through VoteFromAbroad.org, here are some options for returning your......
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June 25, 2024

Interested in an Internship in Costa Rica looking after toucans and sloths?

Democrats Abroad held its quadrennial Global Convention and Annual General Meeting in San Jose, Costa Rica this year.  Prior to commencing work on the business of DA, a number of......
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April 16, 2024

Voter Assistance Zoom Rooms open every Sunday 5-6pm AEST - PERSONAL voting assistance

The Asia Pacific voter assistance team is taking a hiatus from Sunday night Zoom voter assistance for the month of July.  We'll be back on Sunday August 4th, 3am USET.  Voters......
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Country LEADERSHIP

Jasper Lee

DA Australia Chair
Tara Hardiman

DA Australia Vice Chair
Susan Mackenzie

DA Australia Secretary
Paul LaFreniere

DA Australia Treasurer
Elizabeth Cage

DPCA Voting Representative, DA Australia
Michael Ramos

DA Australia (Victoria) and DPCA Voting Representative; DA Veterans and Military Families Caucus; DA Hispanic Caucus; DNC Labor Council; Voting Assistance Trainer (VAT) Certified by DA. Train the Trainer (T3) Certified by the DNC.
Kent Getsinger

DPCA Representative, DA Australia
Carmelan Polce

DPCA Representative, DA Australia