We regularly have 92% - 93% participation in federal elections here in Australia. Having one next weekend, and already record numbers of pre-poll votes.

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chaboud 8 months ago | parent | next [-]

It’s almost like elections are held on Saturdays and participation is compulsory.

Almost…

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Perenti 8 months ago | parent | prev | next [-]

And those that don't vote have to show a very good reason, or pay a fine, or face gaol.

	▲	grues-dinner 8 months ago \| parent [-]
		Correction: 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.

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CalRobert 8 months ago | parent | prev [-]

Must be the sausages