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Australia counts down to landmark vote on Indigenous Voice

The campaign has stirred divisions, with reports of racism and abuse fuelled by rampant misinformation on social media.

Al Jazeera

An uplifting glimpse of democracy, tarnished by nastiness

A snapshot of pre-polling station in Tuggeranong.

The Canberra Times

Voice referendum: factchecking the seven biggest pieces of misinformation pushed by the no side

In a brutal referendum campaign, the same debunked claims from the no camp have popped up time and time again. Guardian Australia takes a look

The Guardian - AU

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Anti-lockdown alliances find new focus in backing voice no campaign

Conspiracy theorists and other opponents of Covid pandemic measures are influencing the referendum debate

The Guardian - AU

Don’t Make These Mistakes At The Polling Booth: How To Vote & Avoid Making Your Ballot Invalid

It's not hard, but here's how to be sure.

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AEC calls for ‘civility’ in last week of voice campaign as staff report clashes with voters

Electoral commission says ‘vast majority’ well behaved but there have been issues between opposing campaigners and workers filmed without consent

The Guardian - AU

Palmer fails last-minute legal challenge to referendum

Clive Palmer has failed in a court appeal to argue ticks should not count in Saturday's voice referendum but if they do then 'X' votes should count as well.

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The AEC Has Launched An Investigation After X Users Pretended To Vote Twice In The Referendum

Don't joke around with the AEC!

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Liberal party apologises to voice voters for giving advice labelled ‘blatant disregard’ of rules

People who took up party’s incorrect suggestion on applying for postal ballots could miss out on voting in referendum, MP warns

The Guardian - AU

Indigenous voice: electoral commission decision not to send mobile voting teams into hospitals condemned

Australian Medical Association and Uluru Dialogue say patients and medical staff could be disenfranchised after AEC continues Covid-era policy

The Guardian - AU

'No' campaign is dominating the Voice debate among Chinese Australians on WeChat: new research

Some 1.4 million Australians are of Chinese ancestry, or about 5.5% of the population. Given the size of the community, it will be an important voting bloc in the upcoming referendum on a Voice to Parliament for First Nations people.

The Conversation

Red dirt, rivers and roads: mobile polls head to remote Australia for the voice referendum

Despite efforts to get referendum messaging out over official channels, many outback residents still rely mainly on word of mouth to learn when and where to vote

The Guardian - AU

Voice referendum voting: where to vote, how to cast your ballot and everything you need to know

When and where can you vote? When will the results be known? Here’s what you need to know about voting in the voice to parliament referendum

The Guardian - AU

The Voice Referendum: How To Find Out If You Qualify To Vote Early And Where You Can Do It

Over 2 million people have already voted in the Voice to Parliament referendum according to the Australian Electoral Commission.

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The Guardian - AU

Voice referendum early voting guide: booth locations, eligibility and everything else you need to know

Can I vote early? Where do I find a voting location near me? Your questions answered on how to vote in the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum on 14 October

AAP

Yes23 campaign warned over 'misleading' colour on signs

Campaigners for an Indigenous voice to parliament have been warned by election authorities over sign colours that could confuse voters.

The Guardian - AU

X/Twitter scraps feature letting users report misleading information

Critics say decision by Elon Musk-owned company is ‘extremely concerning’ ahead of Australia’s Indigenous voice to parliament referendum

AAP

Sorry business as voice voting and mourning collide

Remote voting for the voice referendum has started in the Northern Territory, but not without its challenges as communities grapple with deep-rooted issues.

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Court to hear appeal over 'X' votes in voice referendum

The AEC could have mere days to change voting material ahead of the voice referendum if an appeal by Clive Palmer over counting 'X' votes as no is successful.

The Conversation

The 'yes' Voice campaign is far outspending 'no' in online advertising, but is the message getting through?

With early voting set to open next week for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum, this is a critical time for campaigners to win over voters.

The Canberra Times

Unprecedented attacks on electoral staff ahead of referendum

Commissioner bemoans 'tinfoil hat-wearing' conspiracy theories.

The Guardian - AU

Voice pamphlets: false claims and conspiracy theories distributed across Australia

One unauthorised pamphlet contains a link to a website containing white supremacist material

AAP

Indigenous voting roll hits record ahead of referendum

Ahead of the start of remote voting in the Indigenous voice referendum, the electoral umpire says enrolments and other plans are well in train.

The Guardian - AU

AEC struggles to get Twitter to remove posts that ‘incite violence’ and spread ‘disinformation’ ahead of voice

Exclusive: Documents reveal platform has repeatedly ruled tweets reported by the Australian Electoral Commission are not against its terms of service

The Guardian - AU

Court dismisses United Australia party push to count crosses as valid votes in voice referendum

Ralph Babet and Clive Palmer lose case against AEC, which is following precedent by counting ticks but disregarding crosses in upcoming vote

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