Voting above the line or along a party (How To Vote card) line is a shortcut to being taken for a ride. Here's how to minimise your vote from being extinguished and ensure your preferred candidate has the best chance of being elected.
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Federal MPs
The true story of how preferences enabled independent Andrew Wilkie to be elected despite having only 21% of the primary vote. The power of preferences in controlling the outcome of your vote enabled the will of the electorate to shine through, and the rest is history.
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Senate
There's a sneaky catch for the votes of those who vote 'above the line' in the Senate. Especially for major parties, your vote doesn't escape your first preference when you vote by political tribe. To wield the full power of your vote you must vote 'below the line' to ensure it can't be applied to bad candidates. Here's how it all works.
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