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Tara Cosoleto

Former councillor accused of voter fraud to go on trial

Police allege Milad El-Halabi stole, forged and interfered with postal ballots before an election. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

A former Melbourne councillor accused of stealing and forging votes in a local election has been committed to stand trial.

Milad El-Halabi, 59, was elected to the northwest ward of the Moreland City Council - now Merri-bek City Council - in October 2020.

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