AEC ‘considering its legal position’ after investigation prompted by Guardian reporting into allegations from McNair whistleblower
Whistleblower claims he was told to fabricate data for AEC during Indigenous voice campaignGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast
Eight staff fabricated location data on Indigenous communities while working for a company contracted by the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) during last year’s failed voice referendum process, an investigation has found.
The AEC said it was now “considering its legal position” over the scandal and remained “incredibly disappointed” in the alleged behaviour of McNair yellowSquares, a market research firm engaged as part of the commission’s efforts to improve participation in the vote.
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