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Only 8% of candidates in the federal election come from diverse backgrounds

Despite the nation’s demographics the majority of political candidates remain solidly white and male – with the few exceptions largely challenging safe seats

The Guardian - AU

This is what voting in the federal election looks like in the heart of the Central Australian desert

The federal election is one of the biggest logistical challenges in the country. This challenge is compounded when rolling out voting in some of Australia's most remote communities.

ABC News

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

The rules of how you can cast your vote depend on when you tested positive for the virus — here's everything you need to know.

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Libs call for AEC probe into candidate

Labor's Parramatta candidate Andrew Charlton may have breached electoral laws, by listing a Woollahra rental owned by his wife as his place of residence.

AAP

Morrison hails close ties with India and Albanese pledges $970m for Medicare – as it happened

Scott Morrison reiterates new pitch to voters, promising a ‘gear change’, and Anthony Albanese reveals plan to boost primary healthcare. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU

Millions of Australians are giving up the chance to grab a democracy sausage. Will this affect when a winner is called?

Millions of voters turning down their chance to snag a democracy sausage on election day by voting early.

ABC News

‘Sick of it’: why so many Australians are voting early this election

A drawn-out campaign and potential Covid risks are leading a record number of voters to cast their ballots before 21 May

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An 'archaic' law has been removing Australians with disability from the electoral roll 'in droves', advocates say

Shea MacDonough, 36, is voting in her first federal election after fighting what disability advocates say is an outdated law.

ABC News

Antony Green answers your questions about Election 2022, preferences and how to vote

He's the man in front the big screen on election night, whose makes the decision on when the election is called - and he's answering your electoral questions.

ABC News

AEC investigating National Party robocall targeting independent candidate for Nicholls, Rob Priestly

A Nationals robocall attacking an independent challenger is being investigated by authorities as the Nationals accuse their rival of improperly using fruit and baked goods to win votes.

ABC News

We looked into the lobby group taking on rugby star turned would-be senator David Pocock. Here's what we found

Conservative lobby group Advance Australia has independent ACT Senate candidate David Pocock in its sights, with Facebook advertising data revealing that the group's offensive against the former rugby star is disproportionate to its campaigning against any other candidate.

ABC News

‘More left wing than previous generations’: Surveys piece together the youth vote ahead of the federal election

Young people make up just 26 per cent of the Australian electorate, but are among the most politically engaged, ABC Vote Compass finds, with climate change a key election issue ahead of the federal election.

ABC News

Rachael is voting as a silent elector in the 2022 federal election. Here's what that means

This federal election, many Australians will cast their vote as silent electors. Here's what that means.

ABC News

NSW Mid North Coast records three-fold increase in pre-polling numbers

Early voters are skipping the democracy sausage and flocking to pre-polling booths to vote in the 2022 Federal election, as the NSW Mid North Coast records a three-fold increase in pre-polling numbers.

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Do I really have to vote? Can I draw on my ballot paper? Here are some things worth knowing before you cast your vote

There is still more than a week left of campaigning, but already Australians have been voting in their thousands. Here are some things worth knowing if you've yet to vote.

The Canberra Times

Your complete 'how to vote' guide

Your guide to ballots, polling centres and electorates for the upcoming federal election.

ABC News

Australians in Shanghai disappointed lockdown could stop them voting in federal election

Australians living under a strict lockdown in Shanghai have given up on hopes of voting in the federal election, saying there's no chance they will be able to send postal votes back to the Australian Electoral Commission in time.

The Guardian - AU

‘Washed away’: residents angry as one polling booth opens in flood-hit Lismore

AEC says second prepolling venue with better accessibility will open this weekend after floods interrupted ‘plan after plan’

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If I Catch The ‘Rona Right Before Election Day How Am I Meant To Vote?

A new issue has arisen this federal election for the Australian Electoral Commission: how to vote if you're in COVID-19 iso on election day?

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Your Whirlwind Tour Of The Minor Parties Running At The Federal Election

A complete guide covering: the good, the bad and the ones that are poisoning your uncle's Facebook feed.

The Guardian - AU

Election signs falsely linking independents to Greens may breach voter deception laws, AEC says

Commission confirms fake posters already break electoral laws requiring authorisation and is ‘actively’ investigating the incident

The Guardian - AU

Australian election 2022 voters’ guide: everything you need to know

How to vote, when is election day, who can you vote for and what to do if you have Covid on polling day

Newcastle Herald

Wheelchair users vote on the street in Newcastle

Newcastle MP Sharon Claydon has complained to the Australian Electoral Commission after people in wheelchairs were forced to vote on the street outside the CBD's only pre-poll centre.

Newcastle Herald

Why there's little doubt today's teachers are under more pressure and less valued

Newcastle Herald readers have their say

The Guardian - AU

Early voting in the federal election starts now. Here’s how it works

If you can’t make it to the ballot box on 21 May, you can walk into a prepolling centre and have your say

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