The Federal Government’s proposed voter ID laws have been criticised by human rights advocates and political opponents describing them as a hindrance to democracy.
The Morrison government’s legislation would require voters to present a form of ID at polling stations, in an attempt to crack down on voter fraud to improve the integrity of the electoral system.
However human rights and social justice advocates are concerned the move will disenfranchise some voters including indigenous people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.