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How to vote if you have COVID-19 on election day

Emergency telephone voting has been introduced for voters forced to isolate due to COVID. (Pexels: Karolina Grabowska)

Earlier this week, the ABC reported the Australian Electoral Commission confirmed people who have COVID-19 may not be able to vote in the federal election. 

But the Australian electoral commissioner requested changes, which have been accepted by the government.

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