Locals are being encouraged to provide feedback on the conduct of the 2025 federal election as part of a federal government inquiry.
The federal government said the inquiry intends to direct its focus on aggressive conduct at polling booths and how the Australian Electoral Commission may respond.
Gorton MP Alice Jordan-Baird said Australians should never be confronted with aggressive behaviour when exercising their democratic right to vote.
“Conduct of this nature at polling booths is unacceptable and undermines confidence in our democratic processes,” Ms Jordan-Baird said.
“It’s important to regularly assess conduct associated with Australia’s federal electoral processes to ensure our electoral system remains safe, fair and accessible for all voters.”
The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters, which adopted the inquiry, held hearings between October-December last year in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and the ACT, where members of the public had opportunities to put short verbal statements on record.
Committee chair Jerome Laxale MP said the committee has learnt a great deal from the personal submissions and statements received to date.
“But we know there is still much more left to hear. We want to continue to hear from community
members and organisations about their experience of the 2025 federal election,” Mr Laxale said.
Written submissions to the inquiry close 28 February.
More info: aph.gov.au/2025federalelection
