27 October 1999 - Women Online Week
26 October 1999 - Young people speak out on the Republic
21 October 1999 - Alston's commitment to net access for people with disabilities - just more hollow rhetoric
21 October 1999 - Athletes to lose out as Government sets to slash funding to Olympic sports
21 October 1999 - Legal opinion says Online Services Bill will affect 35,000 Internet content hosts - not 650 as Minister claims
20 October 1999 - Breast Cancer Day 25th October
20 October 1999 - IT outsourcing creates ‘few winners and many losers’ according to Government
Report
20 October 1999 - Government slashing of sports budget has already begun
14 October 1999 - Minister stalls the IT Engine
13 October 1999 - Inaugural ACT Child Care Awards bring much needed recognition to workers in the ACT Child Care Sector
12 October 1999 - National Crime Prevention report exposes major flaws in Government's response to preventing crime and victimisation among homeless young people
12 October 1999 - Web site facilitates youth vote on Republic referendum
11 October 1999 - Young people - have your say on the Republic
7 October 1999 - Rock the Republic at the Whitlams
5 October 1999 - Republic rolls on for young people: only three
days left to enrol
Women Online Week
Australian women must overcome structural barriers and create roles for
themselves in the rapidly evolving and expanding information technology
industry, Senator Kate Lundy said at the launch of Women Online Week today.
“It’s time to consolidate the remarkable progress Australian women have
made towards genuine gender equity and establish new paradigms in the IT & T
world, Senator Lundy said.
“Young women in particular are finding a profound level of personal
satisfaction involving themselves in information technology areas.
“Even for those women not even directly involved in IT, the Internet has
facilitated a new level of global political and community activism. It is
empowering a whole generation of young women in ways that mean little to the
unconnected but represent a new way of life for those that embrace it.
Senator Lundy said the new millennium is an opportunity for women to break
down the lingering discriminatory barriers and attitudes of the 20th century by
embracing new technologies.
“Historically, new technologies have been the playground for men, but the
Internet is different. Statistically, women are using the Internet in equal
numbers to men. Consequently the Internet is transforming power relationships
which women must build on as they make their own mark in the IT environment.
Senator Lundy added that the traditional view of women in technical careers
was to associate IT skills with secretarial work and thus a perceived negative
stereotype existed.
“New technologies such as voice activated computers will remove the
emphasis on keyboard skills. This will make creative thinking and expression the
sought after tools of the 21st Century.
“We should be proud that Australian women are already at the forefront of
information technology, however there is still a great deal of investment needed
to ensure that women are given equal opportunities in the online community.
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Young people speak out on the Republic
Young Australians have been visiting the Web site of Senator Kate Lundy,
Labor’s Youth ‘Yes’ campaign spokesperson, to express their views on the
November 6 referendum.
Senator Lundy last week launched her online survey to garner the views of
young Australians about the Republic. The majority of young responders are
supporting a Republic, although some favour the direct elect model while others
expressed frustration about the lack of information available to them. Here is a
cross-section of this week’s responses from young Australians:
‘The referendum is so important to our future I wish I was old enough to
have my say.’
‘I think we should become a republic so we can have an Aussie leading the
country.’
‘I can live with Q Elisabeth but I won’t live under Charles &
Camilla!’
‘I would prefer to have a say in who should be President (elected by the
people). However I do not think that this will happen, so rather than miss out
on this chance to have an Australian as Head of State, I shall vote Yes for an
Australian Republic with a two-thirds majority by the parliament.’
‘I am most definitely in favour of an Australian head of state. The
current system is outdated and is irrelevant to today's society.’
‘I think it is about time we have a non-racist form of choosing
Australia's Head of State.
‘I believe that becoming a Republic will be good for the country, and I
sincerely hope that this referendum makes a precedent and passes.’
‘Apart from having an Australian head of state, it's time to become
independent and stand on our own two feet. This will be our only chance to
become a great republic.’
‘I feel very passionate about becoming a republic. The No committee are
being used by the monarchists (notice how they only talk of minor alterations
to the constitution, not the Queen). If we vote no now, we won't get another
chance in achieving an Australian as our head of state. A directly elected
president would result in an American style election, with big business and
big money getting the only look in. We must become a republic now, and
symbolically cut our ties to the Queen of England, not Australia.’
‘I think that young people should get more of a say in this referendum,
after all it is us who are going to reap the consequences of the vote for the
longest. I think it is great that you are doing this and I hope that you use
this information to show the old pollies that we do care and that what we want
is a republic!!!’
‘I think that Australia should have a President instead of the Queen, she
isn’t even an Australian.’
‘I am disappointed that the ARM has not been able to effectively market
its messages to the masses. At present the ARM is still offering hi-brow
debating comments (as distinct from the boots and all scare tactics of the
monarchists and direct-electionists), which results in taxi drivers and others
saying that voting No is a great way to stick it up the pollies.’
‘There are three messages that need to be marketed professionally in ways
that everyone can comprehend: that if the people do not want a politician to
be President then it is the ARM model that they should vote for (explain this
very clearly - use graphics, whatever); that it is first of all important to
vote for a republic. If the public then insist on a directly elected
president, then the republican model can subsequently be changed; that a No
Vote is a vote for King Charles III and Queen Camilla, John Howard and Kerry
Jones. It is not a vote for a directly elected president. Who will be looking
smug the day after the referendum if the No vote wins?!’
‘I am confused as to what is happening for people who believe in
Australia becoming a republic but do not like the model proposed in the
election. Do they vote yes now and the model may be changed later, or do they
vote no and another vote will take place later to decide on a different model?
I have heard a debate on TV which had 3 views: monarchy, republic with
president voted by parliament, and republic with president voted by the
people. I agree more so with the second republic model where the people get
their say.’
‘How can Australia be a democratic society if the parliament chooses our
leaders?’
‘The new model is the worst idea. The way I see it is that if this model
wins we all lose our right to vote in a way, because we won't get to vote who
should be president. I think eventually Australia will become a republic
eventually, but at the present we are not ready and most of the people are
fairly uneducated on the subject and are going to make wrong decisions simply
because they don’t know any better.’
‘I would like to become a republic because: we will have a president and
the queen hardly does anything.’
‘The republic could bring economic greatness to this great country. We
could boom to the situation where we rival the U.S.A.’
‘We need an Australian head of state - and Kim Beazley as Prime Minister!’
‘We need to become a republic -- it is vital for Australia to remain as a
functioning and independent nation!’
91/99. Contact: Simon Tatz on 02-6277 3334 or 0418 488295
Alston's commitment to net access for people with
disabilities -just more hollow rhetoric
"Senator Alston's announcement today of $1.44 million
worth of AccessAbility grants is merely a re-announcement of funds already
allocated to this program and contains no new money", Senator Lundy, Shadow
Minister Assisting on Information Technology, said today.
"Of particular concern is the failure of the Minister to ensure that the
DoCITA and other Government web sites, which supply critical services and
information, comply with web accessibility guidelines, Senator Lundy said.
“Quite often the Internet is the only medium through which people with
disabilities can access detailed information about government services.
Web Accessibility Guideline 1.0 W3C is an internationally agreed standard
which is primarily aimed at ensuring web accessibility for all users, including
those with disabilities.
"The failure of the Government to universally apply this standard to its
web sites is an issue which must be traversed during the Human Rights and Equal
Opportunities inquiry into the accessibility of electronic commerce and other
new technologies for older Australians and people with a disability.
"There are a range of options open to the Minister to ensure equitable
access for over 3,176,700 people in Australia who identify as having a
disability (ABS figures).
"If Information is going to be on Government sites it needs to be
provided in a range of formats to ensure the adaptability of that information to
useful applications like text-to-speech readers, which provide access to over
122,000 visually impaired Australians", Senator Lundy said.
91/99. Contact: Simon Tatz on 02-6277 3334 or 0418 488295
Athletes to lose out as Government sets to slash funding to
Olympic sports
The Federal Government has refused to rule out that its review into
Australian sport instigated in June by Minister Kelly has been directed to
investigate ways to wind back Commonwealth funding for sport after the 2000
Olympic Games, Shadow Minister for Sport, Senator Kate Lundy, said today.
In question time today Senator Kate Lundy asked whether the Government’s
White Paper into Australian sport is being withheld because it actually
recommends an increase in Government funding for sport.
Senator Minchin, representing the Minister for Sport, was unable to confirm
or deny this. However Senator Minchin did confirm that the White Paper’s
release is being withheld until November, although no reason was given for the
delay.
"I am particularly concerned by reports that the Australian Institute of
Sport has informed at least eight Olympic sports that their programs will be cut
after 2000 because of ‘a lack of Commonwealth funding’, Senator Lundy said.
Senator Lundy also asked why Australian Olympic athletes celebrating a
successful Games in Australia will have their career paths immediately cut short
by the Howard Government’s slashing of funding?
"The future of the Australian Institute of Sport and the athletes
involved in their Olympic programs remains in doubt while the Government
continues to delay releasing their White Paper", Senator Lundy said.
90/99. Contact: Simon Tatz on 02-6277 3334 or 0418 488295
Legal opinion says Online Services Bill will affect 35,000 Internet Content
Hosts - not 650 as Minister claims
The failure of Minister Alston to properly define Internet content host (ICH)
in his Broadcasting Services Amendment (Online Services) Act 1999 has the
potential to adversely affect over 35,000 internet servers in Australian,
Senator Kate Lundy said today.
“It appears that the Minister’s definition of an Internet content host (ICH)
embraces all Australian organisations operating a world wide web server with
internet accessible content, Senator Lundy said.
“Moreover, any organisation that operates a ‘point-to-multipoint’
service will only need a single end user to have access to this service through
the Internet for them to be classified as an ICH.
“During the second reading speech of the Online Services Bill, the
Government alleged that there were approximately 650 ISPs in Australia that
would be affected by their Internet regulations.
“It has become apparent that a far larger number of Australian businesses
will be affected by this Act.
“According to the OECD Communications Outlook 1999, as of July 1998,
Australia has nearly 35,000 internet servers. All of these servers are roped in
to the provisions of the Online Services Bill under the definitions of Internet
content host contained in the Act, according to legal advice provided to
ISOC-AU, Senator Lundy said.
The Internet Society of Australia (ISOC-AU) has sought legal opinion from
Phillips Fox. Full details of the ISOC-AU analysis as well as the aforementioned
legal opinion can be found at: http://www.isoc-au.org.au/
89/99. Contact: Simon Tatz on 02-6277 3334 or 0418 488295
Breast Cancer Day 25 October
Breast cancer is one of the most common causes of death of Australian women.
Breast cancer is the major cause of death from cancer in Australian women.
Every year about 7500 Australian women are diagnosed as having breast cancer and
every year about 2600 Australian women die of breast cancer.
Early detection and treatment gives women the best chance of overcoming this
disease.
The national screening program – BreastScreen - has been targeted
particularly to women in the 50 to 69 years age group – those at most risk.
The likelihood of developing breast cancer increases with age – over 70 per
cent of breast cancers occur in women aged over 50 years.
Since it was initiated in 1990 by the then Labor Government, the National
Program for the Early Detection of Breast Cancer has provided more than 2
million mammograms, free-of-charge, to women aged 40 years and over.
This National Screening Program is already showing positive results. Although
the incidence of breast cancer is increasing, the death rate is decreasing.
Since 1994 the number of deaths from breast cancer has declined a little each
year (to be minus 0.8% of the predicted rate for 1997).
BreastScreen has had a target of a national participation rate of 70 per cent
for women aged from 50 to 69 years by 1999. The national participation rate for
this age group for the 24 months to 1997 was 52.2 per cent, but the rate varies
from State to State. In the ACT participation for this age group has now reached
68 per cent.
While the incidence of deaths, generally, from breast cancer is falling, the
‘potential years of life lost’ figure continues to rise – up from 29,420
potential years lost in 1995 to 31,418 potential years lost in 1997. The
magnitude of the problem may be judged with the comparison of 5930 potential
years of life lost in 1997 through prostate cancer.
Much then still needs to be done to combat this disease. Research is required
into early diagnosis for younger women (for whom regular mammography screening
appears to be a less effective tool).
Access to breast screening services and to follow-up services for Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander women, and for rural and regional women diagnosed
with breast cancer, is still a major requirement.
For these women, there is a need to increase awareness about, and encourage
participation in screening and early detection programs.
The cause of breast cancer is still unknown. Research into the causes,
incidence and treatment of breast cancer is still of vital importance. The
assurance of continuing funding for medical research areas throughout Australia,
and for the Kathleen Cuningham Foundation for Breast Cancer Research, and for
the National Health and Medical Research Council’s National Breast Cancer
Centre is critical to progress in the fight against breast cancer.
[Note self help group ‘Bosom Buddies’ Jan Skorich Ph: 62965794 selling
raffle tickets, bumper stickers to fund awareness campaign]
20 October 1999
IT outsourcing creates ‘few winners and many losers’
according to Government Report
Australia’s IT industry has expressed its opinion on the Federal Government’s
IT outsourcing program - and it’s all bad news for the Government, Senator
Kate Lundy, Shadow Minister Assisting on IT, said today.
Responding to a question put to over 200 IT small businesses asking whether
they perceived IT outsourcing as an ‘opportunity’, a decisive majority of
Australian companies disagreed or strongly disagreed.
The report, titled The IT Engine Room - SME’s in Australia’s IT&T
Industry was jointly sponsored by the Department of Communication Information
Technology and the Arts and the Australian Information Industry Association,
with a forward by Senator Alston.
“The report highlights the plight of Australian IT businesses in the face
of a Government program committed to structuring IT outsourcing contracts so
that only huge corporations have the opportunity to successfully bid, Senator
Lundy said.
“The Government can no longer ignore the concerns of a critical sector of
the Australian IT & T industry.
Some of the companies have responded with comments like: ‘Outsourcing
breaks the relationships SME’s have with their customers’ and ‘Global
alliances are a major threat to SME’s’ therefore it is imperative that the
Government listen to this industry and take decisive action’.
The report highlights that the majority of Australian SME’s (small to
medium size enterprises) see their relationship with multinationals as being for
the provision of services, not the much vaunted ‘strategic partnerships’ and
‘opportunities to grow export markets’ that the Government has promised.
“One SME in the report succinctly expressed their view of what the
Government needs to do: ‘The best thing the Government can do is give us work
opportunities’ (page 25).
“Labor will continue its call for the Government to ditch the IT
Outsourcing Program and give back to Australian IT businesses the opportunity to
tender on the primary Government contracts”, Senator Lundy said.
88/99. Contact: Simon Tatz on 02-6277 3334 or 0418 488295
The report can be obtained from DoCITA’s web site: www.dcita.gov.au
Government slashing of sports budget has already begun
Commonwealth funding for many Olympic sports is set to be slashed even though
the Minister for Sport’s review into the future of sport in Australia has not
even been released, Shadow Minister for Sport, Senator Kate Lundy, said today.
“In June, the Minister for Sport commissioned a White Paper review into
Australian sport. It now appears they have been directed to investigate ways to
wind back Commonwealth funding for sport after the 2000 Olympic Games, Senator
Lundy said.
“Despite promises by the Minister that it would be released in early
October, the report still hasn’t been released.
“Yet the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has already begun informing at
least eight Olympic sports that their programs will be cut after 2000 because of
lack of Commonwealth funding.
“Olympic sports such as diving, canoeing, and squash have apparently been
told that they will be cut from the AIS program after 2000 because of a
forecasted lack of Commonwealth funding.
“It is obvious that the Government’s agenda is to decrease their
investment in sport and Minister Kelly’s White Paper will be used to
facilitate this.
“It’s grossly unfair that Australian athletes preparing to represent
their country at the Sydney Olympics are being told that they will left out in
the cold after the Olympics”, Senator Lundy said.
87/99.Contact: Simon Tatz on 02-6277 3334 or 0418 488295
Minister stalls the IT engine
Senator Kate Lundy has questioned the Minister for Communications and
Information Technology in Parliament this week about the grave concerns
Australian IT&T businesses have about the Federal Government’s IT
outsourcing program.
According to a report The IT Engine Room - SMEs in Australia’s IT&T
Industry, jointly sponsored by the Department of Communications, Information
Technology and the Arts and the Australian Information Industry Association, the
Federal Government’s IT outsourcing program is ‘perceived as being
inconsistent with the interests of IT&T SMEs’ by the small businesses
surveyed (see page 16 of the report).
“This contradicts the Minister’s claim that ‘SMEs are actually doing
very well out of [the program]’, Senator Lundy said.
The report documents responses of over 200 SMEs representing over 7000
employees with a combined revenue of $1.2 billion.
“Despite the clear message delivered in this report from Australia’s
IT&T sector, Senator Alston remains ambivalent towards their concerns,
further diminishing his credibility.
“For a Minister heavily reliant on rhetoric expounding the virtues of
IT&T industry growth, his refusal to address the many failings of the
outsourcing program reflect very badly on the Government” Senator Lundy
concluded.
The relevant section of the report can be accessed from DoCITA’s web site.
www.dcita.gov.au
85/99.Contact: Simon Tatz on 02-6277 3334 or 0418 488295
Inaugural ACT Child Care Awards bring much needed recognition to workers in
the ACT Child Care sector.
The inaugural ACT Child Care Awards for outstanding individual performance
were held last night at the Hyatt Hotel in Canberra.
"These awards are a symbol of the fantastic achievements of the ACT
region’s child care sector," guest speaker for the event, Senator Kate
Lundy, said.
"Despite numerous attacks by the Federal Government on the funding of
child care facilities, child care professionals have maintained excellent
delivery of all forms of child care services.
"Their outstanding achievements and personal commitment to the provision
of quality services for children and their families have been recognised by the
establishment of these awards.
“It is a timely recognition of their work and encourages both individuals
and organisations to strive for higher standards in service delivery"
Senator Lundy said.
The following individuals were awarded for outstanding performance in their
field:
Rebecca Cahnam: Level 1 Child Care Worker
Barbara Kitchen: Level 2/3 Child Care Worker
Diane Terrance: Level 4 Child Care Worker
Eileen Webster: Level 5 Child Care Supervisor or Teacher
Judy Small: Director or Manager - for Best Practice in Child Care Service
Jenny Lang: Voluntary Contribution to Child Care Service Provision and
Management
Sara South: Recognition for promoting and advancing the status of Child
Care Provision and the work of Child Care Professionals in the ACT and region
Senator Lundy congratulated all of the nominees and winners of the awards for
their outstanding achievements and thanked all of the individuals who were
involved in the preparation of this prestigious event.
83/99. Contact: Simon Tatz on 02-6277 3334 or 0418 488295
National Crime prevention report exposes major flaws in the
Government’s response to preventing crime and victimisation among homeless
young people.
Homeless young people are one of society’s most marginalised groupings and
are frequently the victims of negative experiences such as poverty,
unemployment, family stress and abuse, Shadow Minister for Youth Affairs,
Senator Kate Lundy said today.
A recent report to National Crime Prevention - Living Rough. Preventing crime
and victimisation among homeless young people - noted that "there is little
evidence of strategies that focus on the needs of homeless young people as
victims of crime [and that] existing programs are more likely to focus on young
people as current or future perpetrators of crime."
The report also found that there is a piecemeal approach to crime prevention
with respect to homeless young people in Australia.
"The Government has a responsibility to construct a holistic approach to
preventing crime and victimisation among homeless young people", Senator
Lundy said.
"Participation of relevant young people in the policy development
process is fundamental if the Government is to develop a response to the crucial
issues raised in this report.
The report recommends that the Government's approach should initially focus
on the prevention of homelessness. Furthermore, the Government should target
young people who have adopted crime in order to survive, along with those who
have become victims of crime as part of the process of living on the streets.
"Strategies which make an ongoing and significant difference in the
lives of homeless young people are long overdue.
“To date, this group has only attracted sporadic project-based funding.
This is inadequate, a coherent and systemic approach based on research is needed
if the Government is going to seriously address the specific needs of young
homeless Australians," Senator Lundy said.
82/99. Contact: Simon Tatz on 02 6277 3334 or 0418 488295
Web site facilitates youth vote on republic referendum
Young Australians are voicing their support for the Yes campaign in the
November referendum via the Internet, Senator Kate Lundy, Shadow Minister for
Youth Affairs and Shadow Minister Assisting on Information Technology, said
today.
Senator Lundy’s Web site is being used to garner the views of younger
Australians in the lead up to the referendum. Yesterday she launched a Web site
specifically for Australians too young to vote but who want to participate in
the republic referendum.
“What young people accessing my Home Page are telling me is that the
monarchy is no longer relevant to them. They want to grow up in an independent
country, not one ruled by a British Queen.
“The next generation of Australians want a new system of government for the
next millennium.
“I will be conveying the comments of those who respond to the referendum
question on my Web site to the Australian Parliament in order to give young
Australians a direct voice in the debate on an Australian republic.
“The Internet is the preferred medium of young people and that is why I am
using it to seek their views. (In the 12 months to May 1998, over 74% of 18 - 24
year olds used the Internet.)
“With the youth vote so critical to the success of the Yes campaign it is
important for the Parliament to be informed of the views of younger people and
the Internet is the best way for them to get their opinions across”, Senator
Lundy said.
Senator Lundy was the first federal politician to establish a home page,
which she continues to maintain personally. In 1996 she received the Australian
Computer Society’s ‘Most Computer Literate Politician Award’ and in 1998
was named as one of ‘The 20 Most Powerful Internet Decision Makers’ by
internet.au magazine.
81/99.Contact: Simon Tatz on 02-62773334 or 0418 488295
Young people - have your say on the Republic:
Lundy launches web site for under 18s
Senator Kate Lundy, Shadow Minister for Youth Affairs, has launched a web site for
Australians too young to vote but who want to participate in the republic referendum.
"Many young people who are not yet eligible to vote are personally committed to an
Australian republic, Senator Lundy said.
"Younger people very much want to be part of the process that will decide the
future direction Australia will take and I want to give them a forum in which they can
express their views.
"For most young people, the current constitutional monarchy is seen as being out
of step with our concept of democracy, unity and identity. We are an independent nation
and the next generation of Australians should have appropriate opportunities to tell us
what system of government they want in the next millennium.
"Responding to the referendum question on my web site will allow me to convey
their views to the Australian Parliament.
The Internet is the preferred medium of young people. In the 12 months to May 1998,
over 74% of 18 - 24 year olds used the Internet. Although there are no ABS figures for
under 18's, anecdotal evidence confirms that younger people are increasingly becoming
online citizens.
"It is essential that the views of younger people are made known during this
debate and the Internet is the best way for them to get their opinions across",
Senator Lundy said.
Senator Lundy was the first federal politician to establish a home page, which she
continues to maintain personally. In 1996 she received the Australian Computer Society's
'Most Computer Literate Politician Award' and in 1998 was named as one of 'The 20 Most
Powerful Internet Decision Makers' by internet.au magazine.
80/99. Contact: Simon Tatz on 02- 6277 3334 or 0418 488295
Rock the Republic at the Whitlams
Senator Kate Lundy, Shadow Minister for Youth Affairs, has urged young Canberrans not
enrolled to vote to have their enrolment applications in by Friday to ensure they can
participate in the November 6 referendum.
To help make sure young people have enrolment forms and information about the Yes
campaign, Senator Lundy has organised a republic stall at the Labor Club for
tonight’s performance of the Whitlams.
It will also be a chance for young people to ask questions about the republic and what
it means to them.
"Even though 77% of young people polled by the Youth Roundtable are in favour of a
republic, many expressed a need to discuss constitutional change face to face with
representatives from the Yes campaign, Senator Lundy said.
"Tonight’s gig by the ARIA award winning band The Whitlams at the Labor Club
is an ideal opportunity for young Canberrans to find detailed information and to ask
questions about the republic.
"Younger Australians are both interested and excited in the opportunity to be part
of constitutional change and the prospect of an Australian Head of State. Most feel no
affinity with the monarchy and believe Australia is already a republic in all but name.
Senator Lundy reminded all Canberrans that if they want to be part of the process, they
must have correct enrolment details in by Friday.
79/99. Contact: Simon Tatz on 6230 0411 or 0418 488295
Republic rolls on for young people: only three days left to enrol
Senator Kate Lundy, Shadow Minister for Youth Affairs, today reminded young Australians
who have not yet enrolled that they have only until this Friday
"Opinion polling has consistently shown that young Australians are not only the
group least likely to enrol to vote. Enrolling to vote will ensure that they have a say on
the creation of an Australian republic, Senator Lundy said.
"It is important that all Australians participate in the debate on our future
system of Government.
"Young people know that the current constitutional monarchy is out of step with
Australian values of democracy, unity and our identity as an independent nation.
"It is important that they have input into the formation of our new Constitution
by expressing their wish on November 6.
"Australia needs young people to tell us what system of government they want in
the next millennium.
Senator Lundy also warned that Australians who have changed their name or address since
the last election should also fill out a new enrolment form with their new details.
"They should be aware that the Government has been conducting residential checks
on old enrolments and if their enrolment is not up to date, there is a chance their
details have been taken off the electoral roll and they will not be able to vote.
Enrolment forms are available from all post offices or the Australian Electoral Commission on 13 23 26 or the
Internet
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