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In February 2026, we made a submission to the Victorian Parliament’s Electoral Matters Committee’s inquiry into voting centre accessibility. The submission made recommendations that will help ensure Victoria’s voting system is independent, secret, verifiable and accessible. 

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Victoria has a strong history of making voting more accessible for people with disabilities. However, there is always room for improvement. 

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Victoria’s human rights framework provides clear tools so that all Victorians can actively participate in their democracy. 

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The Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities protects rights central to the voting process, including the right to take part in public life, the right to privacy and reputation, and the right to equality before the law. 

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The Equal Opportunity Act complements these Charter rights, providing protections from discrimination, including disability discrimination, and failure to make reasonable adjustments.  

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Through the measures outlined in this submission, along with close, ongoing collaboration with people with disability, we can continue to strengthen Victoria’s voting system, helping to ensure it is independent, secret, verifiable, and ultimately accessible. 

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