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QLD:Federal police probe over minister's enrolment claim

Queensland's Olympics Minister Tim Mander has been referred to the Australian Federal Police over his electoral enrolment, piling fresh pressure on a government already facing integrity questions.

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) handed the matter to the AFP after it said it failed to find convincing proof Mr Mander actually lived where he was enrolled to vote.

"The AEC sought information regarding this matter – this included an opportunity for Mr Mander to provide information to support his enrolment claim," a spokesperson told AAP.

"While a determination has not been made, the AEC does consider that there is currently an absence of compelling evidence to determine Mr Mander resided at the enrolled address."

"As such, on May 19 the AEC referred this matter to the AFP for their consideration, and any action they consider appropriate."

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