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Referendum voting centre in Israel closes as Albanese launches rescue flights

The Australian Electoral Commission vows that votes cast at Israel’s Australian embassy will be transported and counted.

Crikey

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

Crikey’s referendum day guide: What’s on TV, where to vote — and how to find a democracy sausage

The referendum results could either be known immediately — or it could take weeks to find out which side won. Here’s Crikey’s guide to referendum day.

Crikey

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

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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.

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

Crikey

Lacklustre advertising of remote Voice polling booths a ‘huge wasted opportunity’

Crikey-ICTV’s report on inadequate advice at remote polling booths spurred the comment it’s clear it ‘wasn’t planned through a cultural lens’.

Crikey

Yes23 camp’s purple fades to black

The Yes23 campaign appears to have scrubbed purple from its signs and merchandise after the AEC said it looked very similar to its signature purple branding, and the Andrews government hired lawyers to can the Commonwealth Games weeks before the public was told.

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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.

AAP

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.

Crikey

Who does Jacinta Nampijinpa Price represent? Crikey breaks down Indigenous voting patterns in the NT

Crikey analysed remote voter services in the NT to understand the split of Indigenous votes between Senators Price and McCarthy.

The Canberra Times

Unprecedented attacks on electoral staff ahead of referendum

Commissioner bemoans 'tinfoil hat-wearing' conspiracy theories.

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