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How does preferential voting system work?

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File photo dated 06/05/10 of a voter placing a ballot paper in the ballot box. Dissati Source: AAP

Australian federal elections use the preferential voting system to elect candidates. The preferential voting process requires voters to mark their preferences for candidates on their ballot papers.



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