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QLD:Labor MP's primary residence 'vacant block of land'

The Labor MP who unseated former opposition leader Peter Dutton at the 2025 election has been referred to the electoral watchdog over claims she is enrolled to vote at a vacant block of land.

Queensland Liberal senator James McGrath has asked the Australian Electoral Commission to launch an immediate investigation into Ali France, the member for Dickson, over alleged breaches of the Electoral Act.

"It has come to light that Ms France is currently enrolled to vote at a vacant block of land as her principal residence, which has sat empty for a significant period of time," Senator McGrath said in a statement.

"Under AEC guidelines and regulations this would suggest a clear breach of the Act and therefore should be investigated with the upmost (sic) seriousness and in a timely manner.

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