Australian federal elections use the preferential voting system

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese helping volunteers packing food hamper boxes as a community centre in Marrickville Source: AAP

Federal elections operate under the preferential voting system. The preferential voting process requires voters to mark their preferences for candidates on their ballot papers.



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