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We regularly have 92% - 93% participation in federal elections here in Australia. Having one next weekend, and already record numbers of pre-poll votes.
by mpesce 1y ago
We regularly have 92% - 93% participation in federal elections here in Australia. Having one next weekend, and already record numbers of pre-poll votes.
- Perenti 1y agoAnd those that don't vote have to show a very good reason, or pay a fine, or face gaol.
- grues-dinner 1y agoCorrection: those that don't enter a polling station. What you do in there is up to you. You can cast a vote, spoil the ballot, cast a "donkey vote" (numbering the options in the order printed), leave the ballot empty, as long as it goes in the box.
- CalRobert 1y agoMust be the sausages
- chaboud 1y agoIt’s almost like elections are held on Saturdays and participation is compulsory. Almost…