Deborah Hart: Independent Electoral Review Panel Chair says they want to test voting changes with the public

Getting public support will be key for any changes to our voting system. The Independent Electoral Review Panel has recommended a variety of changes to how our elections work. It includes changes to donations and lowering the party threshold from 5 percent to 3.5 percent. The panel would also like to see voting rights extended to 16 year olds and prisoners. Chair Deborah Hart told Mike Hosking they talked to lots of people while making the suggestions, and are now opening them up for further consultation. She says they want to be able to test their ideas with the general public. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.