Victorian Electoral Commission deploys 50-strong election security squad
The Victorian Electoral Commission is sending about 50 former police and council officers. They will watch voting centres from November 18.
The Victorian Electoral Commission has hired about 50 officers. The hiring comprises former police and council officers trained by senior police.
The officers will watch voting centres from November 18. The officers include 38 compliance staff and 10 team leaders.
They watch for intimidation, disinformation, privacy breaches and breaches of election law. The commission is concerned about this.
One Nation is fielding more than 100 candidates. Many inexperienced volunteers may accidentally break electoral rules.
The officers can ask for names and addresses. They can call police to remove anyone disrupting voting.
The squad is part of a broader election security overhaul. It responds to growing political tensions across Australia.
- About 50 officers
- Security officers deployed
- 38 officers
- Compliance staff
- 10 leaders
- Team leaders
- More than 100
- One Nation candidates
Why it mattersVoters have the right to cast ballots without intimidation. This squad makes sure that right stays protected during a contested election.
AustraliaVictorians heading to polls for the state election will encounter the most heavily monitored voting process in the state's recent history.
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