Liberal party emails supporters claiming Labor wants to give noncitizens voting rights

An email sent to Liberal party supporters has urged people to write a submission to the electoral matters parliamentary committee, claiming Labor wants to extend voting to New Zealand citizens living in Australia.

The email encouraged supporters to write to the parliamentary committee, providing a link for easy submission.

Australian permanent residents are able to vote in New Zealand and the Australian electoral committee is looking at whether to extend that same liberty to New Zealanders living in Australia. No other country is being considered under the terms of reference.

The Liberal HQ campaign follows in the footsteps of George Christensen, the former LNP MP turned unsuccessful One Nation Senate candidate.

Christensen has nevertheless continued to push the claim, including in emails to his substack newsletter subscribers.

It is usual practice for a parliamentary committee to review the most recent election. The terms of reference for the review include looking at donation reform, truth in advertising as well as extending voting rights to New Zealand citizens residing in Australia.

Submissions remain open for another week.