Early voting at The Museum of Australian Democracy, Old Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman© News Corp Australia How to vote early this federal election How to vote ...

Here are some facts on how elections work in Australia: HOW DOES IT WORK? Australia is one of the few countries in the world with compulsory voting for all citizens aged 18 years and older.

HOW DO AUSTRALIANS VOTE? Australia has a preferential voting system for the House of Representatives. Voters rank local candidates in order of preference on their ballot papers.

Compulsory voting has broad popular support in Australia, and is seen as a way to capture representation from the majority of society - not just the majority of people who choose to vote.

Australians are clearly seeking something more complex from their political system. Something reflective of a society with array of interests and ideas.

Not everyone feels comfortable speaking publicly, raising hands or standing up to vote especially when they fear repercussions for their vote. The Australian ballot system solves this. It ensures that ...

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Here are some facts on how elections work in Australia: HOW DOES IT WORK? Australia is one of the few countries in the world with compulsory voting for all citizens aged 18 years and older.