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Same-sex marriage: Auction sites pull down listings selling postal survey ballots

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has thanked online auction sites for their help in taking down listings to sell same-sex marriage postal ballots.

same sex marriage ballot paper for sale

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The body overseeing the postal survey on same-sex marriage is working with online sales sites to take down listings of those trying to sell their ballots.

Deputy Australian Statistician Jonathon Palmer says some auction items have been blocked before they've gone online.

He estimates the number is less than 30 and says others have been removed promptly.

"It seems everyday or two someone has a crack at listing a form," he told ABC radio on Wednesday, thanking eBay and Gumtree for their co-operation.

"I think it's a bit of a joke frankly."

 

 

 


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