Democracy ‘under assault’ from significant third parties at 2025 federal election, parliamentary inquiry finds
A parliamentary inquiry in Australia has recommended new regulations for political campaigners following reports of disruptive behavior at polling booths during the 2025 federal election. The report specifically highlights the influence of third-party groups like the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church and Advance.
Why it matters
The findings raise significant concerns about the integrity of democratic processes and the potential need for stricter oversight of third-party political influence.
People cast their vote in the seat of Bradfield in Sydney on election day in 2025. Photograph: Bianca De Marchi/AAP People cast their vote in the seat of Bradfield in Sydney on election day in 2025. Photograph: Bianca De Marchi/AAP Australian election 2025 Democracy ‘under assault’ from significant third parties at 2025 federal election, parliamentary inquiry finds Parliamentary inquiry recommends new laws to police behaviour at polling booths
The article reports on a parliamentary inquiry's findings, presenting both the committee's concerns and the Liberal senator's pushback.
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