A parliamentary committee reviewing the 2013 federal election has been asked to look into the feasibility of electronic voting, Senate voting reform, and how almost 1400 votes went missing in Western Australia.
Special Minister of State Michael Ronaldson on Monday said he had made the usual reference to the Joint Standing Committee of Electoral Matters to inquire into September's poll.
He said he expected the committee to examine options for electronic voting, Senate voting reform, voter identification at polling booths and circumstances surrounding the WA Senate vote.
The 2013 vote has been marred by controversy, with the loss of 1370 Senate ballots in Western Australia likely to cause a fresh poll in that state.
The success of micro parties such as the Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party and Liberal Democrats, accused of gaming the preference system, has also led to calls for an overhaul of Senate elections.
