The AEC says it will be ‘proactive’ online and use a variety of other media to help inform voters about the upcoming referendum
The Australian Electoral Commission has launched a public education campaign to improve knowledge of the constitution and the referendum process, while combatting misinformation about theMore than 6.4 million enrolled voters have not taken part in a referendum since the 1999 poll on whether Australia should become a republic.
Videos, animations, graphics and factsheets on the constitution will soon be distributed across the country. The AEC will also maintain a “proactive” presence on social media “pushing out messages regarding the history and role of federal referendums”. “The topic of the referendum is for others to debate but when it comes to the process, we’ll be running it and we’re here to help inform Australian voters and answer any questions they might have,” Rogers said.
“Knowing what the constitution is and what the role of a referendum is will clearly be vital in providing a solid foundation for how people consider their opportunity to vote in the back half of 2023.”
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