BrikoXBoris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting to bring photo ID
AeronMelonSorry, Sir. You could be anybody who forgot to comb their hair.
Who,purposely didn’t to seem endearing or be underestimated. He plays a character.
In Australia we don’t show ID either to vote. You just say your name and they look you up in a giant book and draw a line through your name.
Always thought it was strange. Honour system I guess.
That only works because you have compulsory voting, so impersonation is not really possible.
Let me guess? You can also just vote at a specific polling station?
The system works, because each citizen is assigned to a polling station, and once a name is crossed out that person can’t vote again. If you happen to arrive at the polling station and your name is already crossed out they will probably ask for photo id next and if it is really you they might call the election office to find out what to do next. This system is somewhat crude but effective.
ZagorathNope. In Australia you can vote easily at any polling booth in your electorate, or with a little more difficulty (more paperwork, none of which requires ID) if you’re out of your electorate.
No, you can vote at any polling station. If you vote in your district, they cross you off their list. If you’re outside your district, they look you up.
Also, it’s a requirement to vote or you get fined. Elections are on a Saturday and you must be allowed to leave work to go vote if needed.