CHANGES TO SENATE VOTING
* Voters will be encouraged to number at least six above-the-line boxes in order of their choice.
* A ballot will still be formal if one or fewer than six boxes are numbered above the line.
* The number of allowable below-the-line mistakes increased from three to five, as long as 90 per cent of the ballot paper is filled in correctly.
* Group and individual voting tickets abolished.
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* Individuals prevented from holding relevant official positions in multiple parties.
* To reduce voter confusion between parties with similar names, political parties allowed to have their logo included on the ballot paper.
(Source: Federal government)
