In 2007 , the High Court of Australia in Roach v Electoral Commissioner said that sections 7 and 24 of the Constitution , by providing that members of the House of Representatives and the Senate be `` directly chosen by the people '' , created a limited right to vote . In 2007 , the High Court of Australia in Roach v Electoral Commissioner held that sections 7 and 24 of the Constitution , by providing that members of the House of Representatives and the Senate be `` directly chosen by the people '' , created a limited right to vote .