Queensland’s embattled Olympics Games minister, Tim Mander, has been referred to the Australian federal police over suspicions he may have committed a “potential criminal offence” when he allegedly enrolled to vote at a staffer’s home address last year without living there.Mander, the sport and Olympics minister, has been under intensifying political pressure in recent weeks, since The Australian reported allegations that he registered to vote at the home of an electorate officer in Brisbane’s northern suburbs.The reports questioned whether Mander had ever lived at the address.The former NRL referee and Scripture Union chief executive has denied wrongdoing and told parliament last week he had complied with electoral laws “at all times”.In a statement on Thursday, the Australian Electoral Commission said it had conducted an assessment of the matter, which had included providing Mander with an opportunity to provide information to support its enrolment claim.The statement said electoral authorities “had not yet made a determination” about the matter but that that 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 19 May the AEC referred this matter to the AFP for their consideration, and any action they consider appropriate.”Sign up for the Breaking News Australia emailThe AEC’s statement said the matters in question “concern a potential criminal offence under the Criminal Code Act 1995” and that meant it was appropriate it be handled by the AFP.Under electoral law, voters are only eligible for enrolment at an address if they have lived there for more than a month. The criminal code includes potential penalties for giving false or misleading information.Mander gave a statement to parliament about his enrolment on 21 April.“It is public knowledge that I had a marriage separation over a year ago, and many who have experienced similar circumstances would understand the uncertainty that can follow,” he said.“During this period I am fortunate that I had friends to whom I could turn for support.“I updated the Electoral Commission of Queensland with my correct details when my circumstances changed.“I am currently enrolled at my permanent address and I have complied with the requirements of the Electoral Commission of Queensland at all times.“To put this matter to rest, I have written to the Electoral Commissioner of Queensland to affirm that I have followed the appropriate processes.”