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WA election: Early voting confusion as regional polling places closed
Early voting in the WA state election has hit a stumbling block with at least two regional polling centres closed without warning.
Key points:
- Polling places in Karratha and Moora were closed this morning
- The WAEC says it was due to unforeseen circumstances
- Early voter turnout is expected to be high this election
Residents in Moora in the state’s Wheatbelt who turned up to cast their vote at the courthouse this morning were met with a sign telling them it was not available today due to unforeseen circumstances.
The Nationals member for Moore, Shane Love, said he was “staggered” when he arrived and found the site closed.
“I actually rang the local returning officer a short time ago to check that arrangements were in place, we’ve had information…
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