25 Jul 2025

Law expert on changes to voting in the next general election

From Nine To Noon, 9:05 am on 25 July 2025

On Election Day 2023, 110,000 people enrolled or updated their details, a process that won't be possible in next year's election under changes proposed by the Government.

This would reverse a change introduced in 2020, but the Government intends to go further.

People wouldn't be able to enrol or update, for the entire early voting period, which would be the 12-days leading into election day. 

Other changes include making the provision of food, drink, or entertainment within 100 metres of a voting place punishable by a fine of up to $ 10,000.

Constitutional law expert. Graeme Edgeler speaks to Kathryn.