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Queensland
Electoral Authority:
Electoral Commission Queensland
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| Parliament
which uses Preferential Voting |
Legislative Assembly |
| Name of Preferential
Voting system |
Optional preferential |
| Formality/Informality
points |
Formal
- The voter's intention must be clear.
- It must have a "1" or a "
"
or a " "
against the name of one candidate.
Informal
- If it has no marking on it.
- If it has a combination of two or more of "1" or
" "
or a " ".
- If it has a mark or writing which identifies the voter.
- If it is discarded.
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| Directions
on the Ballot Paper |
(1998 Queensland State General election)
Place the number one ("1") in the square opposite the candidate
of your choice.
You may if you wish indicate your preference for additional candidates
by numbering the other squares in your preferred order. |
| Casual Vacancies |
A casual vacancy is filled through
a by-election. |