Some polling stations may not open on election day due to staff shortages, AEC says

Electoral commission urges people in potentially affected regions to access alternative voting options, and volunteer to work

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The Australian Electoral Commission has said staff shortages may mean some polling stations will be unable to open for the election on Saturday.

The electoral commissioner, Tom Rogers, said the impact would be limited" with the vast majority of Australia's 7,000 polling stations to remain open.

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