Ignored and unstaffed: Polling officials speak out about ECSA's election handling
Polling officials who offered to work at the recent state election were ignored by the South Australian Electoral Commission (ECSA), despite having previous experience. The ECSA is facing scrutiny over its handling of the election, which saw various issues before, during, and after polling day.
Multiple former polling officials have come forward to say they were ignored after offering to work at the recent state election, despite having previous experience and being willing to work 'anywhere'. The South Australian Electoral Commission (ECSA) is facing scrutiny over its handling of the election, which saw various issues before, during, and after polling day.
Polling officials left in the dark
Several people with previous election experience have contacted us to share their experience with ECSA. Crispin Boxhall, a retired Australian Defence Force member, said he had worked at three previous elections, including as a polling booth manager in the Adelaide Hills at the 2025 federal election.