Voting systems
There are many different types of voting systems in use around the world. For a brief description and comparison between the main voting systems used in use in Australia, view this document (pdf - 75 kb).
A good voting system:
- provides for frequent elections;
- is based on procedures that are user-friendly;
- allows for all adults to vote, without prejudice against individuals or groups;
- has clear and accepted laws about voting;
- is based upon a secret ballot;
- has a clear and accepted process for counting votes and deciding on a winning candidate;
- incorporates 'one vote, one value';
- has results based on majority rule;
- provides freedom from false, misleading or unfair influence on voters; and
- ensures elections are administered in an impartial way.
More information on different voting systems can be found on the following sites: