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Fixing elections - for the better

2024 has been called a record breaking year for elections, with billions of people eligible to take part. But how can we make sure people can vote safely and securely?

2024 has been called a record breaking year for elections, with billions of people eligible to take part in all types of votes. But how can we make sure people can vote safely and securely?

We visit Australia's Northern Territory to see how voting takes place in incredibly remote communities. We also find out how a group of eminent women in Uganda is combating violence and intimidation during elections. And we hear how Estonia operates one of the most high-tech elections in the world.

Presenter: Myra Anubi
Producers: Katie Solleveld, Richard Kenny
Australia reporter: Laetitia Lemke
Sound mix: Hal Haines
Editor: Jon Bithrey

(Image: Illustration of voter putting ballot in box, Getty Images)

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23 minutes

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