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Business vote gerrymander abolished in City of Sydney

The principle of “one person one vote” took a big leap forward in the City of Sydney last week with the abolition of double votes for business, writes Andrew Chuter.

City of Sydney allows businesses two votes in the local government election. Photo: Andrew Chuter.

Residents push for an end to rigged City of Sydney vote

The City of Sydney council area allows businesses two votes. Andrew Chuter explains how this is undemocratic.