Should we make voting compulsory?
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By Lizzie Lawless
Elections with low turnout are not uncommon in the UK, so it’s only natural that questions are often raised on how we can see more voters heading to the ballot box.
Some argue that the key to higher turnout is to simply introduce compulsory voting. Since compulsory voting was introduced to Australia in 1924, turnout has never dropped below 91 percent. While compulsory voting may mask the symptoms, it isn’t a cure for the disease.
The real problem is members of the public not...
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