Your Answer Matters

The votes are in, the booths are closed, but what happens now? In the last episode of the series, Alex and Meg take Kerry through what happens after voting day - including how the votes are counted, what security is in place during that process, and how long until we get a result.

So, we’ve examined the process, learnt about the history, and highlighted the things to be aware of during a referendum. But now, it’s voting day and you want to know what to expect! In this episode, Kerry gets the lowdown from Alex and Meg about what the voting day experience is like and how you can make the most of it.

Alex and Meg highlight some of the work that the AEC does to tackle disinformation including a handy disinformation register that you can access today! Plus, Alex has some more handy tools for you to recognise and combat referendum disinformation that you come across.

In the first of a two-parter, the team from the AEC give you the rundown on disinformation and why it can spell trouble at referendum time. They look at some common examples of disinformation and provide some tools for recognising disinformation yourself.

Kerry’s been busy writing a list of some of the most common misconceptions that get thrown around about referendums. Alex and Meg do their best to keep up as they debunk fact from fiction and cross them off one by one. Plus, Meg gives you a crash course on misinformation vs disinformation and why the difference matters.