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flag Australian election volunteers report harassment, threats, and unsafe conditions, with allegations of coordinated religious group influence in the Kooyong seat.

flag Election volunteers in Australia’s 2025 federal election are calling for reforms after reporting widespread harassment, intimidation, and unsafe conditions at polling sites, particularly in Melbourne’s Kooyong seat. flag Volunteers described aggressive behavior, threats, physical intimidation, and overcrowded venues, with some alleging coordinated efforts by the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church—typically non-voting—to support Liberal candidates. flag Testimonies submitted to a parliamentary inquiry raised concerns about blurred lines between partisan and non-partisan advocacy, misinformation, and the influence of religious groups in elections. flag Additional testimony from the son of defeated independent candidate Zoe Daniel detailed severe threats, including doxxing, stalking, and graphic violence and rape threats, underscoring growing fears about the safety of political participants and the integrity of Australia’s democratic process.

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