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Art O'Leary, Chief Executive of An Coimisiún Toghcháin, discusses the Electoral Commission's concern about the accuracy of the country's electoral registers.

Beth, Harriet and Ruth discuss the UK Supreme Court's judgment on how a woman should be defined in law. They also hear from Ellie, a trans woman who says she's now afraid for her safety and her future. Harriet literally wrote the law in question, the Equality Act 2010 - she and the team dig into what the judgement means for individuals and institutions across the country. And on May 1st, there are local and mayoral elections in England and the Runcorn and Helsby by-election. The polling group More in Common have helped us hear what's on the minds of voters in Doncaster. Find all the candidates in Doncaster and in your area at the Electoral Commission: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/your-election-information Come and join us LIVE on Tuesday 20th May at Cadogan Hall in London, tickets available now: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/electoral-dysfunction-live/ Remember you can also watch us on YouTube! 

Today on The Midday Report, host Mandy Wiener breaks down the top stories making headlines. Roman Catholic parishioners and political leaders gathered at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Johannesburg for a memorial mass in honour of Pope Francis. In Ekurhuleni, another fire has erupted at Tembisa Hospital. Meanwhile, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has announced that electronic voting is unlikely to be implemented in the upcoming local government elections. In legal news, the murder trial of Sandton teacher Kirsten Kluyts has been postponed until May. Also delayed is the case against two suspects allegedly involved in a hit at the Wynberg Magistrates Court – postponed to allow one of the accused to secure legal representation. The trial of the accused in the Usindiso arson case also continues today. And finally, the South African Weather Service has issued weather warnings for several provinces across the country. All this and more. Listen live - The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is broadcast on weekdays from noon to 1pm on 702 and CapeTalk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wellington Central MP and Green Party police spokesperson Tamatha Paul is under fire for saying Wellingtonians don't want to see police on the beat - and all these police patrols do is target homeless people and their belongings. Are these comments out of line? Also, Wellington will likely lose an electorate seat in Parliament after the Electoral Commission proposed changes to electoral boundaries. What does this mean for representation for the capital? To answer those questions, Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen and National's Otaki MP Tim Costley joined Adam Cooper for Politics Thursday. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode overview: In this conversation, Fatu Ogwuche shares insights into her transition from working at Meta and consulting for Nigeria's Electoral Commission to launching her own media platform, Big Tech This Week. She discusses her entrepreneurial spirit, creative approach to storytelling, and the unique position independent creators hold in today's media landscape. Andile Masuku describes Ogwuche as "low-key the industry's head of intelligence" - a title earned through her knack for asking the right questions, journalistic research methods, and ability to get people comfortable enough to share meaningful insights about the African tech ecosystem. Key topics: - Transitioning from corporate roles to independent media ownership - The power of personality-driven content creation - Building authentic connections with interview subjects - Research as a foundation for compelling storytelling - The growth and evolution of Africa's tech media landscape - The balance between reporting ecosystem challenges and celebrating wins Notable points: 1. Ogwuche started Big Tech This Week as a hobby while working at Meta during the pandemic, seeking creative expression outside her corporate role 2. Her experience representing Nigeria's Electoral Commission on television at age 24-25 shaped her understanding of effective communication 3. The African tech and media ecosystems are both relatively young—many major startups and publications are only 10-16 years old 4. Independent creators are increasingly collaborating across borders to tell stories in fresh, compelling ways 5. Thorough research and genuine curiosity are central to Fatu's interview approach, allowing for deeper conversations with tech leaders Projects mentioned: - The Crossover Show 2024 - Ogwuche's year-end review featuring conversations with ecosystem leaders about significant trends and looking ahead to 2024 | Link: https://youtu.be/s31x58-EnJU?si=dvGqM9PDDnHFkSJP - "If Weekend Go Sweet" - A collaborative op-ed between Ogwuche and Masuku examining African tech's 2024 "Wednesday signals" | Link: https://www.africantechroundup.com/op-ed-if-weekend-go-sweet-fatu-ogwuches-reading-of-african-techs-2024-wednesday-signs-2/ - Backstories with Fatu - Ogwuche's interview series featuring tech entrepreneurs who don't typically do many interviews | Link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFlwhyjoaXiZl0M34txzp8ACjqAQt8wC&si=v3XWNApO8Hik1rWo Fatu approaches her work with an authenticity that makes interview subjects comfortable sharing insights they might not reveal elsewhere. As both she and Andile note, what sets her apart is her combination of strategic intelligence, legal background, natural curiosity, and creative spark—along with a commitment to presenting information in ways that engage and inform. As the African tech ecosystem continues to develop alongside its media landscape, voices like Fatu's provide not just reporting but vital context and nuance, helping audiences understand both challenges and opportunities in a balanced way.

The Electoral Commission has set out a six-month period for further inputs and consultations on the discussion documents on e-voting, that will eventually be sent to Parliament. The IEC concluded a three-day conference on WEDNESDAY that discussed the feasibility, sustainability, and policy implications of electronic voting. More than 200 local and international delegates from various countries converged at the Cape Town International Convention Centre to share their experiences with regards to e-voting. The IEC hopes that e-voting could boost voter turnout and strengthen democracy. To unpack whether South Africa is ready to explore the idea of electronic voting Bongiwe Zwane spoke to IEC's Deputy Chief Electoral Officer, Masego Shiburi and Dr Yul Derek Davids, Research Director in the Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES) research division of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC)

The Independent Electoral Commission - IEC - YESTERDAY issued a notice to de-register the South African Communist Party - SACP - and a host of other inactive political parties. The affected political organisations have until the 24th of March to make submissions to the Electoral Commission detailing why they should not be de-registered. The IEC says the parties did not fulfill their obligations by failing to indicate their continued existence to the Commission. This development comes as the SACP's recently made public it's decision to contest the 2026 polls independently. For their reaction Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SACP National spokesperson Alex Mashilo

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the seat of Curtin ahead of the looming federal election. Plus; activist shareholders at Woodside Energy; Electoral Commission contract questioned and Sculpture by the Sea returns for 2026.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Derrick Marco, an international election observer and former Western Cape manager of operations for the Electoral Commission, about South Africa possibly going the route of a digital ballot. They discuss whether an investment of this magnitude by the IEC is not better spent on voter education and strengthening the country’s democracy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Director of Operations at the Electoral Commission of Namibia, Zenia Klazen has highlighted the importance of coupling electronic voting systems with voter and civic education. Klazen was speaking at the conclusion of the E-Voting Conference in Cape Town. The conference seeks to initiate a public conversation about the possibility of introducing e-voting in South Africa. Klazen says the introduction of electronic voter machines (EVMs) in Namibia, has enhanced the polling process, accurate results and has decreased human error. For more on the feasibility of electronic voting systems in South Africa, Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Ground Work Collective Founder and CEO, Mbali Ntuli.

The Electoral Commission of South Africa is hosting a major conference in Cape Town today, to explore the possibility of introducing electronic voting in the country's elections. Over 200 delegates, including politicians and experts, are attending the three-day event. Elvis Presslin spoke to Terry Tselane, Executive Chairman of the Institute of Election Management Services in Africa and former vice chairperson of the Electoral Commission

Western Australia's Electoral Commission is trialling a low-sensory polling place for the 2025 State Election. The aim is to provide a quieter environment for voters who may benefit from it, including autistic individuals and those with intellectual and developmental or learning disabilities. The initiative in WA is not the only one in the country to help voters with a disability access polling places - but disability advocates say more needs to be done as a federal election approaches.

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Simon Wilson joins us to talk about his article which speaks to "Christopher Luxon's long, slow walk to oblivion"The Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has taken aim at Ricardo Menendez March in parliament again - this time because the Green MP referred to the country as "Aotearoa."The Electoral Commission has lost so many IT experts, that if an election was called today, they wouldn't have the ability to even run one.Fourteen months after the Government promised to deliver 500 extra police officers, there are fewer cops in the country, with just nine months remaining to meet the target.=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

Tom Elliott spoke about a recent email he received from a listener about the Victorian Electoral Commission website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dark money for dark times Nick Cohen talks to investigative reporter & author Peter Geoghegan, the UK's leading journalist exposing the dark money and cash from right wing extremist billionaires that's been driving UK politics since the ill-fated 2016 Brexit referendum.Brexit & Trump-related funding that have poisoned UK & U.S. politics Peter @PeterKGeoghegan explains how Donald Trump's election victories, Brexit and the failed Liz Truss experiment have helped fuel a crackpot anglocentric extremist right wing movement that has taken root either side of the Atlantic. In London, Tufton Street so-called "think tanks" a-wash with dark money mainly from U.S. billionaires and corporations have been influencing UK politics - helping to drive a number of right wing culture wars from climate denial & Europe to Ukraine and the NHS.This UK-U.S. phenomena was recently best exposed by the "National Conservatism Conference" in London in May 2023 which heard from a number of extreme right voices from either side of the Pond. Peter tells Nick: "You have a growing link between that sort of Trumpist right, the MAGA right, and ... the Right to the Conservative Party, Robert Jenrick, Liz Truss, people like that, all have strong links."Farage, Reform and the Elon Musk fanboyPeter says even if Trump stooge Elon Musk does not or cannot make good on his promise to bung Nigel Farage & his Reform gang a reported £100 million, the story has already boosted the radical right in the UK.Labour doing "sweet F.A" as dark money floods inBut Peter is despondent about the prospects of stopping foreign cash fuelling extremist politics in the UK. The Tories castrated the Electoral Commission, & Sir Keir Starmer shows no appetite to tackle the issue. Peter says Labour will reportedly not change electoral law because it "could stoke populism" if the government is seen to react to the threat posed by Trump, Musk & Farage. Peter adds, "I think is a completely crazy position to take, to say that we're not going to do something that we are actually philosophically in favour of ...because it, it might create a couple of bad headlines.Read all about itPeter Geoghegan's must read Substack is Democracy for Sale & his best selling book Democracy for Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics is published by W.F.Howes Ltd.Nick Cohen's @NickCohen4 latest Substack column Writing from London on politics and culture from the UK and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Te Pāti Māori says the Electoral Commission should not have apologised for using Manurewa marae as a voting place. Political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer about the Public Service Commission's subsequent inquiry.

NDC has urged the Electoral Commission to resolve issues from the recent Special Voting exercise before the December 7 elections, citing concerns over irregularities, including the conduct of officials and the use of erasable indelible ink. The party emphasized the need to ensure a credible electoral process

The 2024 general election saw voter turnout fall to record low levels, but many are sceptical about the reliability of the turnout figures due to flaws with the electoral register.Art O'Leary, chief executive of the Electoral Commission, joins The Last Word to explain why the register might be overstated and to answer more of your questions about last Friday's vote.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' on this page.

The Electoral Commission admits a polling booth shouldn't have operated at a Marae run by a candidate. The Public Service Commission is investigating claims Manurewa Marae misused Census data for Te Pati Māori's election campaign. Its winning candidate for the Tamaki Makaurau electorate - Takutai Tarsh Kemp - was Marae chief executive at the time. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls unpacks the controversy further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Electoral Commission fights back strongly on claims of incompetence in the ballot shortfall saga insisting the political parties are spreading mischief.

Polls open in the general election tomorrow at 7am and close at 10pm. Art O’Leary is chief executive of An Coimisiún Toghcháin – The Electoral Commission. He outlines what you need to do and know so that you can cast your vote. Above all, if you have a right to vote, make sure you exercise your democratic right! For more: https://www.electoralcommission.ie/what-you-need-to-vote/ In the constituency of Kerry, there are 17 candidates running: https://www.radiokerry.ie/election2024

Director of Advocacy and Policy Engagement at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD), Dr Kojo Asante says the Electoral Commission's (EC) decision to limit media access to the collation centres during the upcoming elections is worrying.

The Electoral Commission's (EC) recent directive to limit media accreditation to eight media organizations per constituency and 12 regionally has sparked outrage across multiple fronts.

Thirty years ago, following a series of high-profile political scandals, John Major set up the Committee on Standards in Public Life (CSPL) to advise him – and future prime ministers – on ethics and behaviour. So has the CSPL been a success – and what might come next for standards in public life? Over the last three decades the committee has been an influential voice on the standards expected of people in public office, including setting out the seven principles of public life that apply to politicians, public officials and frontline staff and the establishment of standards regulators including the parliamentary commissioner and the Electoral Commission. However, recent scandals like ‘partygate' and controversies over the acceptance of gifts, alongside reports from the infected blood and Grenfell inquiries, demonstrate that work on embedding transparency and ethical behaviour remains unfinished. How can the committee respond to challenges posed by increased use of AI in the public sector? What more could be done to build greater trust in politicians and public services? And what difference could the Labour government's planned Ethics and Integrity Commission make? To answer these questions, and more, we were joined by: • Doug Chalmers CB DSO OBE, Chair of the Committee on Standards in Public Life • Pippa Crerar, Political Editor at The Guardian • Daniel Greenberg CB, Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards • Dame Glenys Stacey, Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection The event was chaired by Tim Durrant, Programme Director at the Institute for Government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thirty years ago, following a series of high-profile political scandals, John Major set up the Committee on Standards in Public Life (CSPL) to advise him – and future prime ministers – on ethics and behaviour. So has the CSPL been a success – and what might come next for standards in public life? Over the last three decades the committee has been an influential voice on the standards expected of people in public office, including setting out the seven principles of public life that apply to politicians, public officials and frontline staff and the establishment of standards regulators including the parliamentary commissioner and the Electoral Commission. However, recent scandals like ‘partygate' and controversies over the acceptance of gifts, alongside reports from the infected blood and Grenfell inquiries, demonstrate that work on embedding transparency and ethical behaviour remains unfinished. How can the committee respond to challenges posed by increased use of AI in the public sector? What more could be done to build greater trust in politicians and public services? And what difference could the Labour government's planned Ethics and Integrity Commission make? To answer these questions, and more, we were joined by: Doug Chalmers CB DSO OBE, Chair of the Committee on Standards in Public Life Pippa Crerar, Political Editor at The Guardian Daniel Greenberg CB, Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards Dame Glenys Stacey, Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection The event was chaired by Tim Durrant, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.

We get the details from Art O'Leary, CEO of the Electoral Commission, An Coimisiún Toghcháin.

After almost six (6) hours of delay, the Electoral Commission failed to submit summary statistics of certified voters' register to the political parties. Head of IT at EC Dr. Ofori Adjei explained why the delay. He disclosed that the EC wanted to give a detailed breakdown on regional basis and must ensure quality assurance hence the delay.

UN Special Representative Leonardo Santos Simão shared his observations regarding Ghana's political landscape, urging the opposition to engage constructively with both the Electoral Commission and judiciary.

Accra High Court has dismissed an application from Bernard Mornah, the flagbearer of the People's National Convention (PNC), who sought to overturn a decision by the Electoral Commission to disqualify him from contesting in the upcoming presidential election

Electoral Commission of Ghana has finally given the political parties revised provisional voters register as the election management body begins re-exhibition online which will end on October 19, 2024

Head of IT at the Electoral Commission, Dr. Yaw Ofori AGYEI, underlying IT management process on voters register at IPAC meeting denied allegation from NDC of deletion and transfer of votes from different polling stations

"This Electoral Commission has told us stories that is not correct, and not backed by any science or evidence"- Kofi Adams on the calls for audit of the register

Ghana's Electoral Commission says it's open to engaging the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to address the party's fears about the voters register ahead of presidential election this December. NDC supporters took to the streets on Tuesday demanding the electoral commission audit the 2024 voters register ahead of the December polls. The party said the failure to do so would be a threat to Ghana's democracy. James Gunu, NDC Volta Region Secretary, tells VOA's James Butty, the party has identified several discrepancies, including purging thousands registered voters from the list.

The New Patriotic Party serves notice that it will also embark on a demonstration if the Electoral commission abides by the NDC's directive to have a forensic audit into the voter's register.

The National Democratic Congress gives the Electoral Commission a week's ultimatum to address their concerns about the voter's register or face more demonstrations.

Political Scientist at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Dr. Jonathan Asante Otchere has said the NDC nationwide demonstration will force the hands of the Electoral Commission to take appropriate action to benefit us all

On Tuesday, September 17, the largest opposition party in Ghana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) held a nationwide protest against the Electoral Commission to demand that the electoral body audit the provisional voter's register for the December 2024 election. The party insists that the register has a lot of irregularities and cannot guarantee a free and fair election, although the Commission disagrees with this position.

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The National Democratic Congress will tomorrow organise a demonstration to pile pressure on the Electoral Commission to have a forensic audit it the voter's register. The party calls for all well meaning Ghanaians to take part in the demo.

Flagbearer of the NDC John Dramani Mahama has been rallying supporters of the NDC for their upcoming regional demonstration against the Electoral Commission.

The Electoral Commission and the National Democratic Congress to have a high-stake meeting over the credibility of the voter's register today as the Electoral commission rejects calls from the NDC to have a live broadcast of the meeting.

Art O'Leary, Chief Executive of An Coimisiún Toghcháin, The Electoral Commission discusses voter turnout and a 30 per cent reduction in spoiled voters in the local and European elections.

Understand the UK Election is a simple 10-part guide to everything that is going on in the election, hosted by Adam Fleming. In this episode; changes to Brits abroad being able to vote, voter ID rules explained, dogs at polling stations and why pencils, not pens, are used to cast your vote. Hosted by Adam Fleming, from Newscast and Anti-Social, with Vijay Rangarajan, Chief Executive of the Electoral Commission. Producers: Alix Pickles and Alex Lewis Production Manager: Janet Staples Editor: Sam Bonham

It's been revealed National MP David MacLeod failed to declare 19 candidate donations worth $178,000 to the Electoral Commission. 

Over the last week the UK has been rocked by allegations that China was responsible for two cyber attacks in recent years – one on the Electoral Commission, where hackers successfully accessed the open register, which has the details of 40 million voters; and a set of attempts to access the emails of a number of China critics within parliament. So what do we know about China's cyber capabilities? What are its goals? And now that the UK knows about these attacks, what should we be doing? Joining Cindy Yu on the podcast today is Nigel Inkster, senior advisor for cyber security and China at the think tank IISS, formerly director of operations and intelligence at MI6, and author of China's Cyber Power, a 2016 book on precisely this question. You can also join Cindy Yu at The Spectator's Chinese wine lunch on June 14th. To find out more and buy tickets, visit spectator.co.uk/chinesewine.

Over the last week the UK has been rocked by allegations that China was responsible for two cyber attacks in recent years – one on the Electoral Commission, where hackers successfully accessed the open register, which has the details of 40 million voters; and a set of attempts to access the emails of a number of China critics within parliament.  So what do we know about China's cyber capabilities? What are its goals? And now that the UK knows about these attacks, what should we be doing? Joining me on the podcast today is Nigel Inkster, senior advisor for cyber security and China at the think tank IISS, formerly director of operations and intelligence at MI6, and author of China's Cyber Power, a 2016 book on precisely this question. You can also join Cindy Yu at The Spectator's Chinese wine lunch on June 14th. To find out more and buy tickets, visit spectator.co.uk/chinesewine.

Today, the UK government has formally accused China of being behind what it called "malicious" cyber campaigns against MPs and the Electoral Commission.Adam and Chris are joined by The Spectator's Cindy Yu to discuss what we know so far about the cyber-attacks and the impact this could have on the UK's diplomatic relations with China.And Adam speaks to Wales' new First Minister Vaughan Gething about the issues in his in-tray. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Gemma Roper and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.