Saturday, March 24, 2007
It was election day in Oz today for members of the upper and lower house. Although I am not allowed to vote, I escorted Robin to the 'voting tables' at his nearby church. Election Day is a day chosen by the incumbent team, usually around this time every year. It is mandatory all citizens vote. Interestingly though IDs were not checked at the polling centers. Apparently, you only need to know your name and resident address when reporting to vote. So for the election, you can elect to choose your preferences by party or by individual competitor. As you can see, in the second photo, there is a loooong list to sort through if you choose to select individuallly. I gotta get myself prepared for next year's federal elections! I hope to make the opportunity to understand Oz politics by then.