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Should voting in council elections be compulsory?

Debra Prince,
Dandenong

NO

“It interferes with choice and people should be encouraged, not obliged, to vote.”Manning Carlson,
Endeavour Hills

YES

“It gives people more say in the community.”Ben Sadler,
Endeavour Hills

YES

“Everyone should have their say and a chance to vote.”Luke Gale-Sanders,
Narre Warren

NO

“It does not really matter … but Federal elections should be compulsory as it affects the whole country.”Steve Hanley,
Cockatoo

NO

“It is too much of a hassle to go and vote if you have to work.”

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