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Most states have rules that could preserve the integrity of an election while also allowing social distancing.
An analysis of pre-polling figures shows a surge in early voting, particularly in regional areas. But questions remain about how it affects the relationship between voters and parties.
Australians now have effectively 17 election days. This means parties change how they campaign – and many people cast their votes without being fully informed.
Ensuring the integrity of democratic elections from hackers and electronic tampering, and boosting public confidence in democracy, isn't very difficult, nor expensive.
Though there is no indication hackers affected the outcome of the election, we still must act to improve the cybersecurity of American elections.
More than 280,000 votes were cast online at the NSW election, which has been claimed as a new world record. The state's early vote also looks set to hit a new high, mirroring a trend across Australia.
As counting for the Queensland state election continues, the Electoral Commission of Queensland has reported a record number of pre-poll votes. More than 200,000 Queenslanders cast their vote early. This…
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