Luke Grant chats to Liberal Senator James McGrath about the debate surrounding having to produce ID when voting at the federal election. 

Many Australians reach for their wallet or purse as they approach the polling booth, assuming they will have to prove who they are and are often surprised when they don’t have to show identification. 

They chat about why this policy exists in Australia and why the opposition has labelled the proposal as racist. 

Luke Grant chats to Liberal Senator James McGrath about the debate surrounding having to produce ID when voting at the federal election.&nbsp;
Many Australians reach for their wallet or purse as they approach the polling booth, assuming they will have to prove who they are and are often surprised when they don&rsquo;t have to show identification.&nbsp;
They chat about why this policy exists in Australia and why the opposition has labelled the proposal as racist.&nbsp;

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