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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.

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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.

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Your complete 'how to vote' guide

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

The Canberra Times

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.

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‘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’

The Guardian - AU

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.

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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

The Guardian - AU

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

Newcastle Herald

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

The Guardian - AU

Unattributed attack ads targeting Labor on Chinese-language WeChat fuel fears of election misinformation

Electoral commission says they are not monitoring the social media platform as marginal seats with Chinese-Australian populations hang in the balance

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Pre-polling has begun. Here's all you need to know about voting early and away from home

While most have their calendars marked for May 21, many keen voters want to know how to beat the queue and what the options are if they can't make it to a polling station.

The Guardian - AU

LNP candidate in Queensland referred to federal police for allegedly falsifying address

AEC has also referred reports of hundreds of fake signs falsely suggesting independents were members of the Greens to the Electoral Integrity Assurance Taskforce

AAP

LNP candidate Lobo under AFP investigation

The Australian Electoral Commission has referred a north Brisbane candidate to federal police after concerns were raised over his enrolment and nomination.

ABC News

Queensland LNP candidate Vivian Lobo referred to federal police over allegations of false address

The Australian Electoral Commission refers LNP candidate Vivian Lobo to the federal police over allegations he provided false information to the AEC about his residential address.

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The AEC Is Looking Into Hundreds Of Fake Election Posters Targeting Independent Candidates

The corflutes don't hold any authorisation messages, which are required by the AEC.

The Guardian - AU

Queensland Labor MP calls for Morrison to disavow LNP candidate over allegedly ‘false’ address

LNP candidate for Lilley Vivian Lobo says he planned to move to nominated address, but was delayed by campaign and tradespeople

ABC News

AEC looking into claim LNP candidate for Lilley Vivian Lobo allegedly provided false details about home address

Australian Electoral Commission records show Vivian Lobo is enrolled to vote at a Brisbane address inside the electorate of Lilley, but the home looks vacant and neighbours say no-one has lived there for months.

ABC News

Australian Electoral Commission investigating fake signs suggesting independents are Greens

The Australian Electoral Commission is investigating a series of doctored posters that have appeared overnight incorrectly showing the names and faces of "teal" independent candidates with the Greens logo.

ABC News

Australian Electoral Commission struck by regional workforce shortages in Victoria

With polling day just weeks away, the Australian Electoral Commission is struggling to fill rolls in regional Victoria due to a shortage of workers.

ABC News

What's all this talk about One Nation's 'ghost' candidates in the 2022 federal election?

A ghost candidate refers to someone who has nominated as a candidate for a seat but is not seen or heard from by the constituents of that electorate.

ABC News

Pauline Hanson's One Nation asked to please explain why some of her candidates are invisible in the seats they’re supposed to be contesting

Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party (PHON) is running a network of "ghost" candidates in the federal election, many of whom have not been seen nor heard of in the seats they are supposed to be contesting.

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