Parliamentary inquiry finds democracy under assault in 2025 federal election
A parliamentary inquiry has found Australia’s democracy was ‘under assault’ from third parties during the 2025 federal election, leading to calls for new laws to ensure fair polling conduct. Committee chair Jerome Laxale described the interference as a fundamental disruption, while the Coalition accused Labor of politicizing the inquiry. Fourteen recommendations, including a mandatory code of conduct, were proposed.
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Published 30 Jun 2026, 15:00 UTC · Updated 30 Jun 2026, 15:11 UTC
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