22 October

Elva Batt, 79, an ex-servicewoman from Greenacre NSW is undecided about her republic vote. The Australian reports that she is travelling to Canberra this weekend to take part in the deliberative poll at Old Parliament House, where 350 randomly selected people will gather to hear key personalities from YES and NO cases before indicating how they intend to vote. Mrs Batt’s decision will be influenced by what she thinks is best for her grandchildren.