Indigenous leaders say voter ID bill could be seen as ‘outright display of discrimination’
by Ben Smee from World news | The Guardian on (#5S7QA)
Cape York and Torres Strait mayors tell Scott Morrison proposed laws would discourage First Nations people from voting
Indigenous mayors in Cape York and the Torres Strait have told the prime minister, Scott Morrison, that proceeding with the federal government's proposed voter ID laws could be considered an outright display of discrimination".
The new legislation would require voters to show identification before voting in federal elections and referendums to crack down on alleged voter fraud.
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