2008 ACT Legislative Assembly Election
When was the 2008 ACT Legislative Assembly election?
The 2008 ACT Legislative Assembly election was held on Saturday 18 October 2008.
I didn't vote. What will happen?
If you did not vote you will receive a letter asking for an explanation. If you have a valid reason you will not be fined.
If you do not have a valid reason, you will be given the opportunity of paying a $20 penalty. If you do not pay the penalty you may be taken to court, where the penalty is $50 plus court costs.
Where was I able to vote on election day?
The easiest way to vote was to go to your nearest polling place. All polling places were open from 8am to 6pm. You did not have to go to a polling place in your own electorate.
A list of all polling places was published in the Canberra Times on polling day and in a booklet being delivered to all households before the election.
In most cases the polling places being used were the same as those used at the last federal election.
Can I vote by computer or via the Internet?
Voting is not available over the Internet.
However casting a vote using a computer was available at all pre-poll voting centres. These centres were also be open on election day.
Which electorate am I in?
There are three electorates for the ACT Legislative Assembly - Brindabella, Ginninderra and Molonglo.
Brindabella is a five member electorate comprising the district of Tuggeranong (excluding the suburb of Hume), the Woden Valley suburbs of Chifley, Pearce, Torrens and Farrer and the southern remainder of the ACT.
Ginninderra is a five member electorate comprising the districts of Belconnen and Hall (including the entire Village of Hall) and the Gungahlin suburb of Nicholls.
Molonglo is a seven member electorate comprising the districts of Gungahlin (excluding the suburb of Nicholls), Canberra Central, Weston Creek, Woden Valley (excluding the suburbs of Chifley, Pearce, Torrens and Farrer), Jerrabomberra (including the entire suburb of Hume), Kowen, Majura, and Stromlo.
If you are unsure if you are correctly enrolled, you can check your enrolment details or contact the Electoral Commission.
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