GrahamH's photos with the keyword: election

On the 18th of May 2019 Australians are voting in a federal election. In Australia voting is compulsory. This will determine the members of the national parliament, all of the lower house, House of Representatives (Reps), and half the members of the upper house, the Senate. The Reps seat here is Groom where 6 candidates are standing. It would be surprising if the incumbent was not returned. Senators are elected on a per state basis. This time there are 82 candidates for the 6 seats for Queensland. Here, as in many cases, the polling place is a state school. Supporters of the various parties stand around hoping to hand a 'how to vote' paper to arriving voters.

On the 18th of May 2019 Australians are voting in a federal election. In Australia voting is compulsory. This will determine the members of the national parliament, all of the lower house, House of Representatives (Reps), and half the members of the upper house, the Senate. The Reps seat here is Groom where 6 candidates are standing. It would be surprising if the incumbent was not returned. Senators are elected on a per state basis. This time there are 82 candidates for the 6 seats for Queensland. Here, as in many cases, the polling place is a state school. Supporters of the various parties stand around hoping to hand a 'how to vote' paper to arriving voters.

On the 18th of May 2019 Australians are voting in a federal election. In Australia voting is compulsory. This will determine the members of the national parliament, all of the lower house, House of Representatives (Reps), and half the members of the upper house, the Senate. The Reps seat here is Groom where 6 candidates are standing. It would be surprising if the incumbent was not returned. Senators are elected on a per state basis. This time there are 82 candidates for the 6 seats for Queensland. Here, as in many cases, the polling place is a state school. Supporters of the various parties stand around hoping to hand a 'how to vote' paper to arriving voters.

Yesterday (02/07/16) there was a federal election here in Australia. This is a polling place at my local state high school. July 2016. See note. 11/07/16 the Opposition Leader has conceded and the previous Prime Minister is back in the job. Politicians are heading back to the national capital, Canberra, to get on with party activities, representing and governing. The poll is not yet declared as there are still a few undecided seats whose outcome can't affect the outcome. 31/07/16 the final lower house seat has been declared with a 37 vote majority with the opposition candidate claiming victory. Perhaps the Govt side will challenge in court?

Yesterday there was a federal election here in Australia. This is a polling place at my local state high school. July 2016. See notes.

This style of sign is regulated by the Council. They are used for promoting various events. This candidate standing the first time has currently too few votes to gain a place in Council. March 2016.

This style of sign is regulated by the Council. They are used for promoting various events. This candidate standing the first time has currently enough votes to gain a place in Council. March 2016.

This style of sign is regulated by the Council. They are used for promoting various events. This candidate for Mayor has failed to gain more votes than the incumbent. March 2016.

This style of sign is regulated by the Council. They are used for promoting various events. This candidate, the Mayor from somewhere else, is a surprising find. :-) March 2016. Mouse over the note for a real and the successful mayoral candidate.

This style of sign is regulated by the Council. They are used for promoting various events. This candidate, the Mayor from the period ending has gained another term. March 2016.

A smooth transition has happened immediately following the Australian federal election on 7 September 2013. It's wonderful when a country has an overwhelmingly fair body of law and an overwhelming proportion of the population whose respect for the law lets them not insist on only their self-interest.