The NSW government has initiated a special inquiry to address the 'democratic gap' highlighted by the absence of nearly 800,000 eligible voters in the last state election.

Special Minister of State John Graham is targeting a goal of 100% voter enrolment and turnout, emphasizing concerns over the influence of misinformation and deepfake technology on elections.

The NSW Electoral Commission is actively combating misinformation by maintaining a disinformation register to refute false claims related to electoral processes.

A report from Purpose uncovered the prevalence of misinformation and hate speech in the last election, spotlighting an instance of shared footage by ex-MP Craig Kelly that wrongfully accused election staff of vote meddling.

John Graham has tasked the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters to explore various issues through its inquiry, with the objective of bridging the democratic gap and preserving public trust in the electoral system.

The inquiry is set to deliver its report prior to the 2027 state election, with recommendations expected to enhance voter participation and election integrity.