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 explore

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Concerning 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.