Early voting electoral staff facing aggression at referendum polling booths

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ABCNewsAustralia

2023-10-10T19:35:10-0400

Staff manning polling booths ahead of the Voice to Parliament referendum are facing increased hostility and unacceptable behaviour according to the Electoral Commission. The warnings about a rise in confrontational and at times threatening behaviour have prompted both sides to urge voters to treat staff and volunteers with respect.

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