Hi Ron & All,
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Originally Posted by astroron
Hi Les, in the last Queensland election we where sent a form from the electoral office with your details on which had to be handed to the electoral officer which the portion with our details on it was matched with the details on the rolls then was crossed and given you back you.
It may go some way to cut down on electoral fraud  |
Maybe ... but probably not. At least in NSW the use of the form you mention was suggested but completely optional -- I haven't used it yet and I've never been questioned. The only thing it can prove, if you use it, is that you in fact voted if it was to be suggested you failed to do so.
At the last local government election, I went to a polling place about 5km from where I live and not one of few in between and I wasn't asked why.
I walked in, went to the appropriate desk (A-F) and simply said "Dalrymple".
The official behind the desk looked down the list and enquired "Leslie Roy"?
(Yes, its Roy ... embarrassing isn't it)
Yes I replied.
He read out my address to me. I nodded in assent. He then handed me a ballot and crossed me off.
How many times could I have voted I wonder? If it isn't mandatory for the quick to use the form then the dead don't have to either ...
Best,
Les D