7 Apr 2021

Debate over diaspora Samoans' right to vote

From Morning Report, 6:12 am on 7 April 2021

Many Samoans living overseas can't vote in this week's general election as electoral law requires them to be in the country for six months prior to voting.

Covid-19 travel restrictions has sparked debate over whether citizens living off shore should be allowed to vote.

Dominic Godfrey reports.