Reblogged from ricardian ambivalence:
Like most Australians, I have in recent times voted above the line in the senate -- after all the ballots don't even fit in the booths anymore. From time to time I even shopped the vote about a little - voting above the line for a non-major party.
But I won't be doing that in this election - and I doubt that I will ever again.
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Here's one for the Aussies. People, we are voting tomorrow for a new party to lead our country. We all know about that. But do you know abut the senate vote? I mostly just think of it as that massive big white bit of paper they give me that doesn't fit in the polling booth. It usually contains a few out there parties like the Three Day Weekend Party or the Fishing Party. Know which one I mean now? I've tried to spread the love around a bit before by choosing one of the more serious minor parties but apparently that sort of behaviour can wind up with someone like Pauline Hanson getting elected - which looks like a real possibility this election. Why? Preference deals my friend. I would explain it to you but why do that when someone else has done it better. Please, check out this post before you vote tomorrow (it's an easy read so don't be scared) so you know where your vote goes on the day. Hopefully we can avoid winding up with some of the real crazies having representation in the Senate (I'd seriously settle for no Pauline Hanson to be honest. Fruit loop!). Good luck and happy voting!
