Australia election: Why it’s compulsory to vote
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Australia currently boasts one of the highest voter turnouts in the world
  • entwine413@lemm.ee
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    2 days ago

    I honestly think you should have to prove that you at least know the basic platforms of the candidates before being allowed to vote.

    I know that competency tests have been historically used for racism and bigotry, but it could definitely be done properly.

    • dermanus@lemmy.caEnglish
      2·
      2 days ago

      It might be possible to do it right for a few elections, but something like that would be some ripe for abuse I don’t think we should even have it on the table.

      I’ve had similar thoughts about the average voter but imo the costs outweigh the benefits of some kind of competency test.