Australian Federal Election - 2022

[The Triangle]

It's election day today and I guess you could say that it's hit the ground running at 8 o'clock. I got in before the ques first thing this morning, only to find out I wasn't on the pay role? After a bit of stuffing around, I still voted.
I thought I might tell everyone my vote, not trusting the poles, it would be interesting to see where everyone voted on ASF If you'd like?
Because I'm a republican I Voted LABOUR being more in favour of a REFERENDUM...

I'm in WA, voted for the WA party. Icac now, and Pauline were up there (I like those videos) then a bunch of minor parties after that. Labor, Liberal, Greens at the bottom. Senate tried to vote for all the parties which mentioned strengthening ASIC as well.

Question: The you guys think the hundreds of corflute signs at polling stations influence people's vote?

Absolutely - I doubt it impacts your primary/first choice, but the middle boxes for sure. If you've just seen a sign maybe that will influence the 4th or 5th spot on your ballot. It's impossible to remember what half these minor and independent parties stand for. The middle of my non-senate ballot was guess work. The UAP guy probably got a space or two higher because he talked to me (well, he tried) and others stood there with their hands in their pockets or holding a stack of leaflets.

Also, there are a lot of men out there and they typically vote for the most attractive looking female.

 

[Tisme]

I'd vote for Johnny Depp if he ran, Amber last

 

[wayneL]

It's interesting that at least 80% of people aren't taking anyone's how to vote cards, at my polling station at least... all very sure how they're voting (presumably).

 

[Knobby22]

It's interesting that at least 80% of people aren't taking anyone's how to vote cards, at my polling station at least... all very sure how they're voting (presumably).

THat sounds ominous for the Libs. Suggests to me angry voters

 

[wayneL]

THat sounds ominous for the Libs. Suggests to me angry voters

Bit hard to gauge. The only vocally angry person was a woman who wasn't happy with our state Premier.

Of those who just took one how to vote card it seemed to be about 60-40 to Labor. But I would have expected that at this particular polling station anyway... Very working class/nappy belt.

Other booths have been reporting in the same thing about very little uptake of voting cards.

Even the other activists won't game to really pick a trend from the outside. (Not saying that there's no angry voters I will bet my bottom dollar there are, I am one of them).

Incidently was pleasantly surprised about the friendly interaction between all the party activists. Spent the morning talking to the green guy about astrophysics and astronomy... Almost forgot what we were there for LOL

 

[Knobby22]

Bit hard to gauge. The only vocally angry person was a woman who wasn't happy with our state Premier.

Of those who just took one how to vote card it seemed to be about 60-40 to Labor. But I would have expected that at this particular polling station anyway... Very working class/nappy belt.

Other booths have been reporting in the same thing about very little uptake of voting cards.

Even the other activists won't game to really pick a trend from the outside. (Not saying that there's no angry voters I will bet my bottom dollar there are, I am one of them).

Incidently was pleasantly surprised about the friendly interaction between all the party activists. Spent the morning talking to the green guy about astrophysics and astronomy... Almost forgot what we were there for LOL

I just went with my daughter. She's a green voter and vegetarian and asked for a vegetarian sausage but they didn't have them. They said promise to supply next election.My meat sausage was delicious. I think it was from the market. Not those horrible tasting Coles version.

Took forms from the Lib Dems, Libs, Labor, Greens, Socialist and the Animal Libs with whom the girl made an impassioned plea saying they know they won't win but would like to make a statement. Put them near the bottom as usual.
First thing they would do is try to ban horse racing.

Everyone seemed pretty relaxed but this is Shortens seat and pretty safe.

 

[Knobby22]

This is why One Nation and United Australia won't win. They are so renegade that they waste their vote.?

 

[sptrawler]

Son just rang up from Kambalda, they have run out of voting papers, so people can't vote, what a hoot. ?
This is the problem with FIFO, when everyone comes from all over the place, they have to have voting slips from everywhere.
Australia you're standing it.

 

[macca]

Son just rang up from Kambalda, they have run out of voting papers, so people can't vote, what a hoot. ?

Just copy a few used ones from in the box

 

[Smurf1976]

Question: The you guys think the hundreds of corflute signs at polling stations influence people's vote?

I'd like to think the answer is no but there's an entire industry based around marketing and it works.

 

[wayneL]

I'd like to think the answer is no but there's an entire industry based around marketing and it works.

I was watching the voters very closely, mostly out of my own interest.

Mostly I was watching body language as to whether to hand out a how to vote card. Didn't take very long to be able to predict who wanted them and he didn't... And any mug could have done so.

So what I was watching mostly is the direction of people's eyes, I could not detect any noticeable attention to the corflutes whatsoever. I would say they were 99.5% ignored.

Perhaps the corflutes around the electric pre election Day might, but I doubt it, I've never taken any notice of them myself.
Marketing but certainly is a huge factor in people's choices but as to whether all the silly signs about the place contribute to that marketing, I am very doubtful.

 

[IFocus]

I just went with my daughter. She's a green voter and vegetarian and asked for a vegetarian sausage but they didn't have them. They said promise to supply next election.My meat sausage was delicious. I think it was from the market. Not those horrible tasting Coles version.

Took forms from the Lib Dems, Libs, Labor, Greens, Socialist and the Animal Libs with whom the girl made an impassioned plea saying they know they won't win but would like to make a statement. Put them near the bottom as usual.
First thing they would do is try to ban horse racing.

Everyone seemed pretty relaxed but this is Shortens seat and pretty safe.

Knobby, your daughter sounds like my kinda human you are a lucky Dad.

Does she take after Mum?

 

[Garpal Gumnut]

gg

 

[Knobby22]

Knobby, your daughter sounds like my kinda human you are a lucky Dad.

Does she take after Mum?

Yes and no, not politically or food wise.

She is pretty special in my eyes. Whip smart, pretty and a leader, much better than me in every way.

They made her a manager at Kathmandu even though she is only a casual as she is doing her teaching degree. I wanted her to do medicine but it didn't interest her.

She also works a bit with autistic kids and is also a scout leader, at 21 and follows Australian bands and clothing.
Always at parties.

Just split up with boyfriend as he wanted her to get married and have kids and she has other plans.

Embarrassing Dad.

 

[Garpal Gumnut]

Too early to call but I doubt if ALP will have a majority Govt. if they win.

I'm glad I've got no money on the ALP.

gg

 

[wayneL]

Too early to call but I doubt if ALP will have a majority Govt. if they win.

I'm glad I've got no money on the ALP.

gg

The ALP was poor value.

Had a few shekels on the coalition, just on value basis. Small bet which I'll probably lose. But it's looking to be an interesting evening.

The senate will be more interesting again

 

[Knobby22]

The ALP was poor value.

Had a few shekels on the coalition, just on value basis. Small bet which I'll probably lose. But it's looking to be an interesting evening.

The senate will be more interesting again

Looks like more independents in the house also.

 

[wayneL]

Looks like more independents in the house also.

A Triumph of big money marketing to be honest.

 

[wayneL]

A Triumph of big money marketing to be honest.

And probably a fair bit of self inflicted injury for the majors.

I reckon there is lots to learn from this election, for all.

 

[Garpal Gumnut]

It looks as if Kristina Kennealy ( nobody's girl ) is in huge trouble in attempting to move from a posh house on the coast to commish in Fowler.

gg