Outrage from tiny town results in electoral commission backflip
Kaniva residents faced a long drive to vote before the VEC backflipped and decided to host a polling booth at the town's senior citizens' centre, a move that helped reduce the voting distance and improve accessibility. The VEC was initially hesitant to host a voting centre in Kaniva, but residents' complaints led to the decision.
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Published 06 Nov 2026, 05:16 UTC · Updated 06 Nov 2026, 05:33 UTC
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