Australians who are based overseas or who cannot get material by post; those who are blind or with low vision or other disability; and those who are aged care residents may be given the option to vote via the paperless method, but this is in limited circumstances. Voters who are eligible will be able to request a secure access code which will then allow them to indicate their response to the plebiscite. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) said: “Whilst it is expected that nearly all eligible people in Australia will be able to participate using the postal service, the ABS will implement a number of strategies to ensure all eligible Australians have the opportunity to respond to the survey.”
The ABS is organising a National Relay Service to assist those who are deaf or who have a hearing/speech impairment.
Anyone who needs assistance – including those who are based overseas – can authorise someone they trust to help them or to complete the form on their behalf.
Full Article: ‘Paperless option’ confirmed for same-sex marriage postal plebiscite | SBS News.