Government & Democracy
The secret ballot
In Australia people vote by secret ballot. This means voting is done in private and no one can find out how you voted unless you choose to tell them. It protects voters from pressure and keeps elections fair.
Key facts
- ◆ Australians vote in private using a secret ballot.
- ◆ No one can be forced to reveal how they voted.
- ◆ The secret ballot protects voters from intimidation.
- ◆ The Australian Electoral Commission runs federal elections independently.