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Voter ID plan faces fresh roadblock in Parliament

Tom McIlroy
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The Centre Alliance party will push for a Senate inquiry into the Morrison government’s voter ID laws, further complicating an already uncertain path through Parliament for the legislation.

Under the plan, set to be voted on this week in the House of Representatives, voters would be required to show photo ID such as a driver’s licence, passport or a bank card before casting their ballot on election day.

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Tom McIlroy is the Financial Review's political correspondent, reporting from the federal press gallery at Parliament House. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at thomas.mcilroy@afr.com

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