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Monday, October 15, 2007

Enrol to Vote NOW!

Unless you are living under a rock or in a cave, you know the Australian 2007 Federal Election has been called for Saturday 24th November.

Here is the all-important date (remember, if you don't enrol to vote by 8pm Wednesday 17th October you won't be able to vote in this November election.


*** Deadline for new enrolments 8pm Wednesday 17th October ***


"Compulsory voting

Compulsory voting means that every Australian citizen (18 years or older) is required by law to enrol and vote. If a person does not vote and is unable to provide a "valid and sufficient" reason, a penalty is imposed. Compulsory voting is a distinctive feature of the Australian political culture..."*


Here's an easy way to check online to see whether you are currently enrolled to vote: Check Enrolment Details

If you can't find your details, you can call 13 23 26 to find out if you need to enrol. Please note: you only have 2 days!!!

Make sure you check your details and make your vote count!

:-)


*source: http://www.aec.gov.au/Voting/index.htm


2 comments:

  1. I'm enrolled, but I can't help thinking that I'm just skewing the results. After all, I know squat about politics, any decision I make is bound to be the worst possible one for the country. Ah well, I can always donkey vote ... the question is which dirty limerick to write on the ballot paper.

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  2. Not wanting to skew your opinion but you could try Vote 1 - Australian Labor Party.

    Limericks will only let the scumbag get back in - which is the worst thing for the country.
    :-)

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