Over 15 politicians risk disqualification over electoral code breaches

More than 15 individuals risk disqualification from future electoral contests for flouting the Electoral Code of Conduct. The Registrar of Political Parties says politicians who breach the Electoral Act, including those accused of spreading hate speech and incitement, will not be cleared for the 2027 General Election. This comes as a multi-agency enforcement team has been formed to crack down on election-related hate speech, incitement and violence. The team will now coordinate investigations, arrests and prosecutions while recommending action against leaders found culpable. Willy Lusige reports.