Election Explainer: How does preferential voting system work?

a voter placing a ballot paper in the ballot box

File photo dated 06/05/10 of a voter placing a ballot paper in the ballot box. Dissatisfaction with democratic politics /PA Wire Source: Press Association

Australian federal elections use the preferential voting system to elect candidates.



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