AEC urges voice voters to write ‘yes’ or ‘no’ and says crosses may not be counted

Australian Electoral Commission says rules on ticks and crosses is not new after no campaign claims requirement will stack the deck'

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Voters in the upcoming voice to parliament referendum are being urged to write yes' or no' on referendum ballot papers - and being warned that if they use a cross, their vote may not be counted.

The well-established and longstanding rule which will mean ticks are likely allowed but votes that use crosses are likely excluded has prompted criticism from opposition leader Peter Dutton, former prime minister Tony Abbott and the no campaign, which claims the requirement will stack the deck" against them.

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