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Election Explainer: How does preferential voting system work?

Elections 2022 File photo of a voter placing a ballot paper in the ballot box

File photo of a voter placing a ballot paper in the ballot box Source: AAP.jpg

Federal elections operate under the preferential voting system.This differs from the first past-the post system used in countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and India.The preferential voting process requires voters to mark their preferences for candidates on their ballot papers.



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