http://www.news.com.au/national-news/federal-election/one-million-votes-already-cast-in-the-federal-election/story-fnho52qo-1226703118307

MORE than one million people have already voted and the early signs are good for Tony Abbott.
The Australian Electoral Commission revealed yesterday more than 130,000 people have voted in pre-poll booths and 994,156 by postal votes.

Of the postal votes received by the Australian Electoral Commission, more than 27 per cent have been ballots mailed out by the Coalition, compared to 12 per cent from the ALP.

The majority have been AEC issued ballot papers.

In Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's own electorate 47 per cent of postal voters so far have used the Coalition-issued ballot paper.

Indeed.

I voted on Tuesday.

I honestly can't understand why people are waiting until September 7.

stop talking about numbers and "MATH" maqqa..

greggerypeccary  doesn't like to crunch the numbers... it hurts his brain...

True Blue... wrote on Aug 23^rd, 2013 at 10:41pm:

stop talking about numbers and "MATH" maqqa.. greggerypeccary  doesn't like to crunch the numbers... it hurts his brain...

People like you being able to vote, is what really hurts.

greggerypeccary wrote on Aug 23^rd, 2013 at 10:43pm:

True Blue... wrote on Aug 23rd, 2013 at 10:41pm: stop talking about numbers and "MATH" maqqa.. greggerypeccary  doesn't like to crunch the numbers... it hurts his brain... People like you being able to vote, is what really hurts.

;D ;D ;D

Maqqa wrote on Aug 23^rd, 2013 at 10:36pm:

http://www.news.com.au/national-news/federal-election/one-million-votes-already-cast-in-the-federal-election/story-fnho52qo-1226703118307 MORE than one million people have already voted and the early signs are good for Tony Abbott. The Australian Electoral Commission revealed yesterday more than 130,000 people have voted in pre-poll booths and 994,156 by postal votes. Of the postal votes received by the Australian Electoral Commission, more than 27 per cent have been ballots mailed out by the Coalition, compared to 12 per cent from the ALP. The majority have been AEC issued ballot papers. In Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's own electorate 47 per cent of postal voters so far have used the Coalition-issued ballot paper.

both my daughter in Copenhagen and a dear friend who works in AUstralia House London are flat out with the election...London being one of the busiest abroad of course..

it goes to show even if you are overseas they want change.....we are not alone...what a pity lefties cannot see that and realize labor have been doing something wrong all this time...

now it looks like PNG have suspended talks with us over the boat people...... maybe the good folks over there are also saying THIS STINKS...and good for them.... they are poor and dont need anymore hangers on...

also Mr Krudd 36% OUCH!

greggerypeccary wrote on Aug 23^rd, 2013 at 10:43pm:

True Blue... wrote on Aug 23rd, 2013 at 10:41pm: stop talking about numbers and "MATH" maqqa.. greggerypeccary  doesn't like to crunch the numbers... it hurts his brain... People like you being able to vote, is what really hurts.

what a shame you havent got a better come back than that!!!

really sad. :( :( :( :( :( :( its always the poster isnt it????? :( :( :(

True Blue... wrote on Aug 23^rd, 2013 at 10:41pm:

stop talking about numbers and "MATH" maqqa.. greggerypeccary  doesn't like to crunch the numbers... it hurts his brain...

Ahhh. A new name and a new target.

SOB

http://spotofborg.com/files/persecution5.jpg

greggerypeccary wrote on Aug 23^rd, 2013 at 10:38pm:

Indeed. I voted on Tuesday. I honestly can't understand why people are waiting until September 7.

I guess you are hoping your vote will give Kevin the lift he needs.,..lololololol

True Blue... wrote on Aug 23^rd, 2013 at 10:41pm:

stop talking about numbers and "MATH" maqqa.. greggerypeccary  doesn't like to crunch the numbers... it hurts his brain...

He has a brain ?

e looks like one of those ALP apologists that has completely outsourced his thinking to the little red book like DNA has.

cods wrote on Aug 24^th, 2013 at 7:47am:

greggerypeccary wrote on Aug 23rd, 2013 at 10:38pm: Indeed. I voted on Tuesday. I honestly can't understand why people are waiting until September 7. I guess you are hoping your vote will give Kevin the lift he needs.,..lololololol

You mean like a bra and girdle ?

Maqqa wrote on Aug 23^rd, 2013 at 10:36pm:

http://www.news.com.au/national-news/federal-election/one-million-votes-already-cast-in-the-federal-election/story-fnho52qo-1226703118307 MORE than one million people have already voted and the early signs are good for Tony Abbott. The Australian Electoral Commission revealed yesterday more than 130,000 people have voted in pre-poll booths and 994,156 by postal votes. Of the postal votes received by the Australian Electoral Commission, more than 27 per cent have been ballots mailed out by the Coalition, compared to 12 per cent from the ALP. The majority have been AEC issued ballot papers. In Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's own electorate 47 per cent of postal voters so far have used the Coalition-issued ballot paper.

If you want to vote postal go to the post office and get a application for postal vote and send that in, don't use the one that the political parties send out because it is a scam, or use the one that they send out put it in another envelope and send it to your electoral office.



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It’s sneaky, dishonest and it’s bad for our democracy -- and it shouldn’t be happening. I just received a letter from a political party, disguised as “Postal Voting Information.” Turns out, that letter is a trick to try and get your personal information so they can “target” you. Australian political parties are tricking people into thinking the form inside that envelope is going straight to the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC), but in reality, they’re redirecting the mail back to party headquarters. When I received mine, I very nearly made the mistake of handing over all my information to a political party because the reply paid envelope was addressed to the “Postal Vote Centre” - but the address was actually party headquarters. They all seem to do it slightly differently - but all with the same intention. If one of the parties keeps doing it, then the other will to keep competitive. The only way to stop this is to rule it out altogether. I’m asking Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott to commit to laws that ensure postal vote applications go straight to the AEC, without any political interference or data-mining in between. If you've still got your reply-paid envelope, use it to send a message back to the parties telling them you've signed the petition at change.org/postalvotes and you want them to stop the scam!

https://www.change.org/en-AU/petitions/political-parties-stop-tricking-people-into-giving-you-personal-information

RightSadFred wrote on Aug 24^th, 2013 at 7:58am:

cods wrote on Aug 24th, 2013 at 7:47am: greggerypeccary wrote on Aug 23rd, 2013 at 10:38pm: Indeed. I voted on Tuesday. I honestly can't understand why people are waiting until September 7. I guess you are hoping your vote will give Kevin the lift he needs.,..lololololol You mean like a bra and girdle ?

I was thinking spiritual?? :D poor thing came in at 38% today... his worst yet...I am almost feeling sorry for him???... its ok I have shaken that off already... ::) ::) ::) ::)

John S wrote on Aug 24^th, 2013 at 8:03am:

Maqqa wrote on Aug 23rd, 2013 at 10:36pm: http://www.news.com.au/national-news/federal-election/one-million-votes-already-cast-in-the-federal-election/story-fnho52qo-1226703118307 MORE than one million people have already voted and the early signs are good for Tony Abbott. The Australian Electoral Commission revealed yesterday more than 130,000 people have voted in pre-poll booths and 994,156 by postal votes. Of the postal votes received by the Australian Electoral Commission, more than 27 per cent have been ballots mailed out by the Coalition, compared to 12 per cent from the ALP. The majority have been AEC issued ballot papers. In Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's own electorate 47 per cent of postal voters so far have used the Coalition-issued ballot paper. If you want to vote postal go to the post office and get a application for postal vote and send that in, don't use the one that the political parties send out because it is a scam, or use the one that they send out put it in another envelope and send it to your electoral office. Quote: It’s sneaky, dishonest and it’s bad for our democracy -- and it shouldn’t be happening. I just received a letter from a political party, disguised as “Postal Voting Information.” Turns out, that letter is a trick to try and get your personal information so they can “target” you. Australian political parties are tricking people into thinking the form inside that envelope is going straight to the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC), but in reality, they’re redirecting the mail back to party headquarters. When I received mine, I very nearly made the mistake of handing over all my information to a political party because the reply paid envelope was addressed to the “Postal Vote Centre” - but the address was actually party headquarters. They all seem to do it slightly differently - but all with the same intention. If one of the parties keeps doing it, then the other will to keep competitive. The only way to stop this is to rule it out altogether. I’m asking Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott to commit to laws that ensure postal vote applications go straight to the AEC, without any political interference or data-mining in between. If you've still got your reply-paid envelope, use it to send a message back to the parties telling them you've signed the petition at change.org/postalvotes and you want them to stop the scam! https://www.change.org/en-AU/petitions/political-parties-stop-tricking-people-into-giving-you-personal-information

I have not even received a PLEASE VOTE FOR ME slip in my letter box thus far...my trashpak is next to my letter box so they wouldnt get far anyway...


who the hell sends out REPLY PAID ENVELOPES THESE DAYS?

I have never heard of a political party doing that!! how about naming them?...

I for one would ask where did that money come from???? n ot me I hope... because that would cost you my vote.

cods wrote on Aug 24^th, 2013 at 8:11am:

I have not even received a PLEASE VOTE FOR ME slip in my letter box thus far...my trashpak is next to my letter box so they wouldnt get far anyway... who the hell sends out REPLY PAID ENVELOPES THESE DAYS? I have never heard of a political party doing that!! how about naming them?... I for one would ask where did that money come from???? not me I hope... because that would cost you my vote.

I got one from Michael McCormack my sitting National Party Member, and guess what you are paying for it by  the politicians postal allowance. Why can't all other candidates  that are standing get a allowance to do the same thing? It isn't a level playing field, that is why all politicians expense should stop once a election is called.

cods

I compare going into politics like entering the rugby field, you have to be able to give and receive the knocks.

Rudd's desperation with a media that does not like him much puts him in the position Abbott has been in for a very long time, yet you don't see Abbott bitching like a little girl ...... what Rudd is doing.

What bemuses me about the media is that the obvious attacks are coming from News but Fairfax seems to be doing a more thorough job on him. It was the complete opposite back in 2007, the media was groping the guy, could not get enough of him, but the electorate back then was also ready to unload on a coalition past its use by date.

Don't let anyone kid you Murdoch is opposed to Rudd

The claim Murdoch was against Rudd was just another angle on the 'underdog' spin

The whore media is pooping itself over the way things are going.  Rudd-Labor are so far down in the real polls that it's terrifying them.  Which is why they're lying with the 52% to 48%.  The truth is horrifying and more like 66% Libs win with Labor being wiped almost off the board

RightSadFred wrote on Aug 24^th, 2013 at 8:29am:

cods I compare going into politics like entering the rugby field, you have to be able to give and receive the knocks. Rudd's desperation with a media that does not like him much puts him in the position Abbott has been in for a very long time, yet you don't see Abbott bitching like a little girl ...... what Rudd is doing. What bemuses me about the media is that the obvious attacks are coming from News but Fairfax seems to be doing a more thorough job on him. It was the complete opposite back in 2007, the media was groping the guy, could not get enough of him, but the electorate back then was also ready to unload on a coalition past its use by date.

this is another reason I say that Australians are Politically Retarded...

use by date?

what a load of crap... !!!

so people based their votes on the fact that Howard had been in for a long time... like durrrrr

we had money in the bank and in our pockets, we had jobs, we didn't have such stupidity like the carbon tax and the only grumblings we got was from Costello because he wanted "his turn" as boss...

oh, those were the days..