Hundreds of voters are turned away from pre-poll stations across the state after a problem with the Electoral Commission's computers, ahead of the NSW election on March 23.
Hundreds of voters are being turned away from pre-poll stations across NSW after a problem with the Electoral Commission's computers.
MPs and party volunteers who are present at polling booths have told the ABC an IT issue is affecting centres in electorates around the state.Some prepoll stations, including Riverstone, Oatley and Yass, have been temporarily closed while there are long lines at others including Lismore.Voters who are eligible for pre-poll voting have until the Friday before the election to cast their vote.Some commentators have suggested up to 1.5 million people could vote early in the NSW election.
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