Published 2 years ago

Election rules to change to ensure all Australians with COVID-19 can vote

Summary by Ground News

The Australian Electoral Commission has expanded the telephone voting service to anyone who has had COVID since 6pm on Friday, May 13. There were fears about 50,000 sick West Australians could miss out on the opportunity to vote on Saturday. Labor first raised their concern with the AEC on Tuesday night but it has taken until the eve of the election for eligibility to be expanded.

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The Guardian

Telephone voting rules changed to allow Australians with Covid to vote in federal election

Anyone who tested positive after 6pm last Friday will be eligible to use phone service after independent candidate threatens legal action over issue

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sydney Morning Herald

‘Emergency measure’: Election rules to change allowing more COVID-positive people to vote

Previously, people who tested positive before 6pm on Tuesday had until Wednesday to apply for a postal vote, and those who had not would be excluded from phone voting.

2 years ago·Sydney, Australia

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ABC Australia

Election eve change to AEC’s rules sparks warning of phone voting delays

All Australians with COVID-19 will be able to vote under rule changes requested by the Australian electoral commissioner.

2 years ago·Australia

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The West Australian

Backflip gives COVID-infected power to vote over phone

Anyone who is in isolation with COVID will be able to vote in tomorrow’s Federal election by telephone following a major backflip — three days after The West Australian revealed infected voters could miss out.

2 years ago

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