Just voted ...
Going to be busy at a conference next Saturday so I availed myself of the services of the early-voting station. Given the choice between voting 'above the line' and putting a single '1' in a one box, or grading 84(!) other candidates in my own order, I plumped for the former option. Glad it's out of the way - I wouldn't have bothered if it hadn't been compulsory because I do not live in a marginal, therefore haven't seen millions of dollars chucked at local causes. Democracy in action.
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Re: Just voted ...
I got a "guide on how to vote" in my mailbox the other day It was cleverly disguised as a 27 page technical instruction manual. I started to read it but when I got to the bit about above the line, below the line and taking advice on prefereces - I decided that maybe I wont become an Australian Citizen after all. Strewth mate.
Plus I think I'd rather pay the fine than put my name to some of the tosh thats on offer. :blink: |
Re: Just voted ...
Originally Posted by ponyrama
(Post 8774811)
I got a "guide on how to vote" in my mailbox the other day It was cleverly disguised as a 27 page technical instruction manual. I started to read it but when I got to the bit about above the line, below the line and taking advice on prefereces - I decided that maybe I wont become an Australian Citizen after all. Strewth mate.
Plus I think I'd rather pay the fine than put my name to some of the tosh thats on offer. :blink: |
Re: Just voted ...
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 8774814)
:thumbup: I had one of those booklets. Postman threw it on the ground and the rain got it, such a shame :lol:
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Originally Posted by ponyrama
(Post 8774818)
Yeh dont you just hate it when that happens. I hope you took it in and dried it out so you could read it. I can send you mine if you like...............................oops I think the dog pooped on it! :D
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Re: Just voted ...
Originally Posted by ponyrama
(Post 8774811)
I got a "guide on how to vote" in my mailbox the other day It was cleverly disguised as a 27 page technical instruction manual. I started to read it but when I got to the bit about above the line, below the line and taking advice on prefereces - I decided that maybe I wont become an Australian Citizen after all. Strewth mate.
Plus I think I'd rather pay the fine than put my name to some of the tosh thats on offer. :blink: |
Re: Just voted ...
Originally Posted by expatasia
(Post 8774842)
Fine, what's all that about, how much?
More info...... http://www.aec.gov.au/faqs/voting_australia.htm |
Re: Just voted ...
Originally Posted by ponyrama
(Post 8774869)
Voting is compulsory in Australia for all citizens. If you are eligible to vote and dont - they fine you. $20. Or $50 plus costs if you elect to dispute in court.
More info...... http://www.aec.gov.au/faqs/voting_australia.htm |
Re: Just voted ...
Originally Posted by expatasia
(Post 8774898)
Do the Aborigines have to vote?
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Re: Just voted ...
Originally Posted by ponyrama
(Post 8774920)
Er............is that a joke? :blink:
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Re: Just voted ...
Originally Posted by expatasia
(Post 8774923)
Turned out as one.
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Re: Just voted ...
Originally Posted by ponyrama
(Post 8774944)
Sure did. I think the only way a citizen can get out of voting is if they are serving more than 3 years in jail or if they have been convicted of treason. Or if they are crazy! :unsure:
Right. No escape for B.E. members from Oz then. |
Re: Just voted ...
Originally Posted by expatasia
(Post 8774968)
Right. No escape for B.E. members from Oz then.
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Re: Just voted ...
Originally Posted by ponyrama
(Post 8774986)
Not sure about that. Crazy gets most of them off the hook I reckon. ;) And for those of us who are not citizens yet we just have to watch the excitement from afar! :rofl:
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Re: Just voted ...
Originally Posted by ponyrama
(Post 8774811)
I got a "guide on how to vote" in my mailbox the other day It was cleverly disguised as a 27 page technical instruction manual. I started to read it but when I got to the bit about above the line, below the line and taking advice on prefereces - I decided that maybe I wont become an Australian Citizen after all. Strewth mate.
Plus I think I'd rather pay the fine than put my name to some of the tosh thats on offer. :blink: |
Re: Just voted ...
it's a major pain in the arse - im in vancouver presently and had to muck around at the australia consulate with a group of other convicts trying to get our names ticked off.
what annoys me is that we have two ass-clowns who clearly no one really likes but what choice have we got - its appalling. then there is the tens of millions spent on stupid advertising and "technical handbooks" on how best to fill out the piece of paper? i've got an idea, make the voting card an A5 sized piece instead of a piece of paper that spans three feet with 80+ choices. Dickheads. |
Re: Just voted ...
Hum only $20 not to vote. Bit of a bargain really....
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You can even avoid the fine if you successfully argue that you've abstained from voting for religious reasons.
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Re: Just voted ...
Originally Posted by phat-dave
(Post 8775262)
it's a major pain in the arse - im in vancouver presently and had to muck around at the australia consulate with a group of other convicts trying to get our names ticked off.
what annoys me is that we have two ass-clowns who clearly no one really likes but what choice have we got - its appalling. then there is the tens of millions spent on stupid advertising and "technical handbooks" on how best to fill out the piece of paper? i've got an idea, make the voting card an A5 sized piece instead of a piece of paper that spans three feet with 80+ choices. Dickheads.
Originally Posted by Centurion
(Post 8775293)
Hum only $20 not to vote. Bit of a bargain really....
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Re: Just voted ...
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 8774814)
:thumbup: I had one of those booklets. Postman threw it on the ground and the rain got it, such a shame :lol:
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