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AEC ‘utterly rejects’ voice poll unfairness claims as ‘based on emotion’ over reality

Liberal leader Peter Dutton among no campaigners questioning rule around ticks and crosses on ballot papers, suggesting the process is ‘rigged’

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Australia’s electoral body has come out swinging against critics who say counting ticks as a yes response in the upcoming referendum on the voice will undermine its fairness and impartiality.

The Australian Electoral Commission issued a statement on Friday “completely and utterly” rejecting the assertion it was acting unfairly, suggesting claims were “based on emotion rather than the reality of the law”.

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