Research Report 7 - Analysis of Informality During the House of Representatives 2004 Election
Updated: 7 February 2011
Analysis of Informality During the House of Representatives 2004 Election
Author: Gina Dario
Date: October 2005
ISSN: 0816-3154
Following is the report of the Analysis of Informal Voting at the 2004 House of Representatives election. The appendix to the report provides state and divisional summaries of informality for the 2004 House of Representatives federal election.
Research Report 7 – Appendix of Divisional Summaries [PDF 920KB]
Contents
Abstract
Introduction
Methodology
Informality in Australia since 1983
2003 study on informality in the 2001 House of Representatives election
- Sociological factors
- Difference between electoral systems at state and federal levels
- Compulsory voting
Survey of informality in the 2004 House of Representatives election
- Breakdown of informality by category
- Informality and geographical location
- Declaration votes
- Blanks
- Marks
- Number 1 only
- Ticks and crosses
- Possible targeted actions to reduce informality
Informality and number of candidates on ballot
Conclusions
Appendix of additional tables and graphs
Bibliography
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