the history of the secret ballot

[fishlivejournal]

The secret ballot is also known as the 'Australian ballot', as it was first introduced here. If you grew up in South Australia, Victoria or Tasmania, you may have been taught that your state introduced the secret ballot

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[silvermoon_wolf]

Sorry you're feeling ill, but if you are in the mood here's a question. Leaving all the moral arguements aside for the moment, what is the legislative reason behind the compulsory voting act?

What was the stated aim/reason for the law requiring people to show up to vote?

[fishlivejournal]

Sorry, not sure what you mean by 'legislative reason