Talking Vision: A secret federal election ballot for all
28 July 2010
'Talking Vision' is Vision Australia's national radio program on blindness and low vision.
The program of 26 July 2010 covers the new arrangements for people who are blind or have low vision, to exercise a secret vote at the upcoming federal election.
- Robyn Gaile, Executive Officer of Blind Citizens Australia, explains the significance of this initiative for Australians who are blind or have low vision.
- Phil Diak, AEC spokesperson, outlines the arrangements for people to access this voting option.
- Stephen Jolley, program presenter, participates in a simulated telephone vote with an AEC representative, Judy Birkenhead.
- Michael Simpson, Vision Australia General Manager Policy and Advocacy, comments on this breakthrough for Australians who are blind or who have low vision.
The audio of this and other editions of Talking Vision along with national broadcast details and program outlines can be found at www.visionaustralia.org/talkingvision.
