AEC

Instead, the AEC provides what's known as an "indicative count" throughout the day, which media commentators, election experts and sometimes even the parties and candidates themselves then base their calls on.

Australians overseas have been able to vote at most of the country's embassies, consulates and high commissions, the AEC said.

For other users, the AEC was "available for people to ask questions or seek information".

Those who go in knowing the outcomes of the AEC proceedings and Strauss’ Cabinet bid will see past the red herrings that Nolan occasionally strews across the path of history.

The AEC, historically responsible for the nation’s nuclear weapons program, was abolished in the 1970s, in no small part because of public criticism of its handling of nuclear safety.