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Take a closer look, before you vote

My democratic duty is done. I pre-voted today, as I am working tomorrow. (Why I’m working tomorrow is a good story which I’ll share later). The people working at the … Read the rest “Take a closer look, before you…

Voting at Bourke Street Primary School

NSW Votes in Newtown err.. Surry Hills

“Normally it’s the queue at Bourke Street Bakery that’s this long” joked one of the people handing out how to vote cards at Bourke Street Primary School this morning. I … Read the rest “NSW Votes in Newtown err.. Surry…

Swedish political debate on television

Democracy in Action

After watching Q&A tonight, my attention turned to democracy in Sweden, as I watched a “leader’s debate” – or Duell, as they called it – ahead of next weekend’s general … Read the rest “Democracy in Action”

Voting queue at Bourke Street Primary School

Voting in Surry Hills

For just a few seconds every three years my mind go back to the early high school “rumble chamber”. That’s what it’s like when you go through the gates of … Read the rest “Voting in Surry Hills”

Polling Day at Bourke Street Primary School 2007

Election Day

“Are there any local voters?”, one of the officials called out just a short while ago at the Bourke Street Primary School. “Yes”, I declared and was moved instantly from … Read the rest “Election Day”