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[-] Gorgritch_umie_killa@aussie.zone 3 points 1 month ago

Optional preferencing, why hasn't that set the socials on fire! That'll lead to disenfranchisement through neglect of less civically focused population segments. I can't even see it being good for lib/nats just reduces democratic participation for those who might need a nudge to be more engaged.

That might bite them on the arse!

[-] unionagainstdhmo@aussie.zone 1 points 1 month ago

It didn't in the QLD local government elections where they gave out how to vote cards with only a 1 on them. Pretty strong victories in Brisbane and Goldcoast (I did vote for a Lib aligned independent because they did a good job and were 1 of 2 candidates and yes I preferences both of them)

[-] Gorgritch_umie_killa@aussie.zone 2 points 1 month ago

Hmm, LGA elections are hard because they're already optional, so its generally the more active voters that participate. Most active often goes hand in hand with most partisan. But as you say, definitely indicative. And all the more reason to not wish for their return!

[-] unionagainstdhmo@aussie.zone 2 points 1 month ago

They probably will return just because people will want to give them a go. We've been pretty lucky in that last time they were in power they fucked up so bad by gutting the public service that they only lasted one term.

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