Victorian Election 2014 - ABC Vote Compass Quiz

[slothpomba]

Since the election is getting closer and closer, i thought people would like to take a squiz at the updated "vote compass" on the ABC website (http://www.abc.net.au/news/vic-election-2014/vote-compass/). How close your results are to reality may vary a little, it obviously cant capture all your beliefs or all the beliefs of a party, especially since the interpretation is often subjective. Still worth a crack though!

[spectroscopy]

LOL im a labor supporter and i didnt even know it

[Aaron]

64% Greens
60% Labor
40% Liberal

That was my final result.

[AmericanBeauty]

Liberal 53%
ALP 44%
GRN 36%

Am eligible to vote but am not signing up, hoping to dodge a fine seeing as I won't be in Vic.

[slothpomba]

Am eligible to vote but am not signing up, hoping to dodge a fine seeing as I won't be in Vic.

You can vote early at any electorate office or vote postally :p. It's not really that hard. My local office is maybe ~20 minutes walk, ~10 by bus, ~5 by car. Unless you live in the sticks, your office probably isn't that far from you imo. Here is a full list (http://votingcentrelookup.vec.vic.gov.au/).

Just a reminder to everyone else too that tomorrow is the last day to register. Since people probably aren't reading this text (are you) here is a graphic that popped up on my newsfeed:

[Paulrus]

Greens 86%
Labor 70%
Liberal 38%

confirmation that i'm a dirty hippy

[AbominableMowman]

Is it compulsory to vote in state elections?

[strawberries]

Is it compulsory to vote in state elections?

Yes, it's compulsory if you're over 18.

I'm 16 and they've already sent me a couple of letters telling me to enrol ;

[IndefatigableLover]

Labor 61%
Liberal 51%
Greens 50%

Pretty interesting to see the candidate's stance on the various issues too!

[AbominableMowman]

Yes, it's compulsory if you're over 18.

I'm 16 and they've already sent me a couple of letters telling me to enrol ;

What if I'm 18 and I haven't enrolled, do I still have to enrol to vote? Do i get a fine if I don't enrol

[slothpomba]

Is it compulsory to vote in state elections?

It is compulsory to vote in all elections in Australia. If you are over 70 i believe, you may be exempt from council elections.

What if I'm 18 and I haven't enrolled, do I still have to enrol to vote? Do i get a fine if I don't enrol

I don't believe its illegal to not enroll but you really should. A few contests in Australian elections (even in Victoria) have been decided by an incredibly small number of votes. It's quite easy to vote as well, you can even vote early (avoid the lines!) or do a postal vote.

[AbominableMowman]

It is compulsory to vote in all elections in Australia. If you are over 70 i believe, you may be exempt from council elections.

I don't believe its illegal to not enroll but you really should. A few contests in Australian elections (even in Victoria) have been decided by an incredibly small number of votes. It's quite easy to vote as well, you can even vote early (avoid the lines!) or do a postal vote.

Is AEC enrolment enough or do you have to enrol separately for Victorian elections?

[aqple]

72% Labor
69% Greens
49% Liberal

Is AEC enrolment enough or do you have to enrol separately for Victorian elections?

AEC enrolment also includes Victorian elections

[chasej]

L/NP: 56%
ALP: 52%
GRN: 44%

As I thought, right-leaning centrist.

[alondouek]

64% Greens
63% ALP
52% LNP

Which is funny because you couldn't pay me to vote Greens.



This state (and country) is desperately in need of a socially progressive and economically responsible party who can introduce quality policy but aren't absolute twats.