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Article: NSW: NSW MP accused of committing electoral fraud
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- AAP General News (Australia)
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- September 18, 2002
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NSW: NSW MP accused of committing electoral fraud
By Linda Silmalis
SYDNEY, Sept 18 AAP - A NSW MP was today accused of committing
electoral fraud by setting
up so-called "front parties" using parliamentary resources.
Outdoor Recreation Party MP Malcolm Jones allegedly used his staff
to recruit members
to parties he intended to register, Greens MP Lee Rhiannon told parliament
tonight.
He gave the parties titles such as "the environment party", "the
free education party",
"the marijuana freedom party" and "the reconciliation party" with
the intention of luring
voters who would otherwise vote Green, Ms ...