Unprecedented ‘weirdest stuff’ and concerns about Americanisation of Australia’s 2025 election to be probed in review

Exclusive: Voter intimidation, influence of shadowy groups and alleged threat of interference are major themes a parliamentary committee will exploreFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastConcerning reports of aggression and intimidation allegedly experienced by voters and electoral workers have prompted a review of the 2025 election by the federal parliament.Boosting security around polling places and concerns about cashed-up, shadowy and “hyper-partisan” campaign groups will be probed. Continue reading...

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