The law leaves the way clear for abuse of the electoral system. It is hard enough to catch fraudulent enrolment or voting now. Net voting will further reduce the opportunities for scrutiny. When very small numbers of votes can change governments or put people in the upper house, we rely on the integrity of the electoral system. The present system is flawed.
Net voting is no less open to abuse.
Alexander Howen, Sydney. The electoral voting system used throughout Australia is now vastly different from that legislated more than 100 years ago. Roll on the Internet, but for reference, not for enrolment. Bruce Kirkpatrick, Darling Point. The ATO is receiving many more ABN applications than the Government expected, many of which no doubt relate to people who consider themselves PAYE taxpayers with small amounts of additional income.