Electoral commission proposes earlier voter registration deadline

The independent electoral commission has recommended moving the voter registration deadline from twelve days to twenty-one days before polling day.

Officials say the extra time is needed to check rolls after a rise in late registrations at the last election.

Youth organisations argue that late registrants are disproportionately first-time voters and say the change would need a strong public awareness campaign.

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