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Concerns that votes from Australians overseas may fail to count

Labor and Liberal party volunteers holding flyers

Labor and Liberal party volunteers at Australia House in London. Source: SBS News / Abby Dinham

The Australian Electoral Commission has closed dozens of polling stations overseas, party representatives say it will affect how many votes are lodged.


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By Abby Dinham

Source: SBS News



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The Australian Electoral Commission has closed dozens of polling stations overseas, party representatives say it will affect how many votes are lodged.



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