Zero evidence to back Clive Palmer’s claim of staff taking ballots home, AEC says

United Australia party prepares legal challenge in one seat after candidate allegedly follows and records electoral officers

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The Australian Electoral Commission says it has seen no evidence to support Clive Palmer's election night accusation that its staff were taking home ballots, describing the suggestion as frustrating and disappointing".

But Palmer has stood by the claim, telling Guardian Australia a United Australia party candidate followed the AEC officers to their houses" and recorded video of their movements.