Push for non-citizens to get right to vote in Australian elections

The parliament's electoral matters committee has been urged to consider allowing permanent residency visa holders to vote.

Voters cast their ballots in the Tasmanian State Election at Sorell Memorial Hall, Saturday, March 3, 2018. (AAP Image/Rob Blakers) NO ARCHIVING

The electoral committee has been urged to consider allowing non-citizens who have lived in Australia for a year the right to vote. Source: AAP


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