AustraliaDemocratic beliefs 40 · Democratic beliefs, rights and liberties
True or false? The Australian Electoral Commission must follow the government's instructions when it runs an election.
- aTrue
- bFalseCorrect answer
Why?
False. The AEC is independent of the government, so the government of the day cannot direct how it runs elections.
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