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Election roundup - the final stretch

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Oh my , it's tomorrow !

Following on from my previous 2 posts as I attempted to get some info on the smaller parties in my area : Candidate for the AJP, Summary of Twitter Kerfuffle

This is my final pre-election post, chock full of last minute important info you will need to know. And a brief overview of the Science Party ( who really seem to have caught my eye ) 

As you go in to vote tomorrow remember the following 

- Preferences do matter, especially if you're not swayed by the scaremongering campaigns. 
-Voting for minor parties will not cause instability ( because of the beautiful aforementioned preference voting system)
- Please for the love of God, DON'T Donkey vote ( seriously ...don't be a lazy eejot)
- You must number ALL the candidates on the green ballot 
- you must EITHER pick 6 parties (above the line) , or 12 candidates (below the line) on the white ballot  
- You can get a fresh ballot if you make a mistake - just ask 

So today for me is going to consist of writing out who I intend to vote for, and the numbers thereof , and taking that paper into the booth with me tomorrow. I will be likely using this handy tool I just discovered on finder.com.au . 

I am also super super paranoid that it won't be obvious how much I mistrust the big 3 ( Labor, the Greens and the Libs/Coalition) - so if I am feeling particularly energetic tomorrow morning I will likely number all the senate candidates, right down to the last ones . If I am hungry though and we haven't had breakfast, I'll stick to the 12 on my original plan. 

And in case you think I won't, remember this chickie is the dual national who makes a point of flying into Canberra to vote for the South African elections every time. I am that person. I believe my vote counts and I will vote, and it will be for who I want. 

I am also completely unswayed by blatant and crass scare campaigns. 

Now - onto the Science Party. 

*Happy Sigh* - I think I have found my tribe people. Seriously. 

A party that acts like grown ups, makes decisions based on best available evidence, is not afraid to change their policies based on new evidence - and has left religion completely out of it ? 

I wish I had found them earlier !!!

Here's 4  bullet points - directly off their website - all of which tie in directly to my leanings 
- Legalise self driving cars 
- Whistle blower protection 
- Marriage Equality 
- Renewable Energy 

They have also amalgamated with the Cyclists Party. Which I like. I would probably not vote for the Cyclists by themselves, because I don't believe a party with such a narrow focus is good for anyone -- yet -- knowing that the Science Party is going to work with people that are going to protect the rights of cyclists from ass-holes  ( yeah, I'm talking to the ones who think it's funny to throw bottles at cyclists , and drive away laughing ... ) , that thought , it lights up the happy place inside me. 

Don't waste your vote -- seriously, if you don't want to vote for the big guns, fair enough, but trust me, your vote is NOT wasted, because the minor parties get funding if they snag at least 4% of the vote in their area, so ... To summarise 

- Your vote matters, so don't invalidate it by drawing penises on your ballot
- preferences matter, and are a big deal for the little guys. 
- Please don't donkey vote ( numbering the first parties/candidates on the ballot ) 

Coming up over the weekend - my voting journey and experience ..... The good , the bad and ugly ... 

What are your thoughts on voting ? Do you support a smaller party / independent candidate ?

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