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Political dirty tricks and 'skulduggery' scar electoral history in outback Australia

It sounds like the plot of a political thriller — allegations of electoral sabotage, a mysterious barrel of port, how-to-vote cards featuring cows and bananas. Yet it's all true.

ABC News · May 18, 2022

What are the rules around truth in political advertising in a federal election?

Signs falsely depicting independent candidates as part of the Greens are in breach of the Electoral Act, the Australian Electoral Commission says. So what are the rules?

ABC News · May 18, 2022

Towns across regional Australia may not have polling centres for federal election because of staff shortages

The Electoral Commissioner warns voters in many regional parts of the country may not have a polling centre in their town on election day because of a worker shortage.

ABC News · May 18, 2022

Early vote trend takes off as more than 39,000 Canberrans pre-poll

Are we seeing the end of election day, in favour of an "election month"?

The Canberra Times · May 15, 2022

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 · May 14, 2022

Bus company received contracts before Constance push

A bus company could be raking in thousands of Liberal advertising dollars.

The Canberra Times · May 12, 2022

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?

Pedestrian.tv · May 11, 2022

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 · May 10, 2022

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 · May 9, 2022

Labor calls on PM to take action after Queensland LNP candidate accused of listing false address

Sitting MP Anika Wells says she was abused by an LNP member in separate incident at prepolling centre in Lilley

The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2022