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| Register / Comment & Response | Source / Dated / Category |
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| Comment: voteguide.com.au states the State Election is on March 28 Response: Polling day for the South Australian State Election is March 21. Early voting commences for everyone from March 14. |
Source: Website Dated: 3 March 2026 Category: Elections |
| Comment: The voting system contravenes the constitution in South Australia Response: The Electoral Act 1985 (SA) governs the electoral process in South Australia including the voting system. |
Source: Social Media Dated: 23 February 2026 Category: Legislation/Constitution |
| Comment: I can’t get to my local polling location Response: You can vote at any voting centre anywhere in South Australia. |
Source: Elections Dated: 11 February 2026 Category: Voting |
| Comment: I’ve heard people vote multiple times Response: You can only vote once in the election. |
Source: Elections Dated: 10 February 2026 Category: Voting |
| Comment: What’s the point of voting? Response: Voting is mandatory in South Australia. |
Source: Elections Dated: 9 February 2026 Category: Voting |
| Comment: A pencil vote can be erased Response: Pencils are used in elections because between elections, pens dry out in storage. |
Source: Social Media Dated: 6 February 2026 Category: Voting |
| Comment: I’m travelling, I can’t vote Response: You can apply for a postal vote to the known address of your destination. |
Source: Social Media Dated: 4 February 2026 Category: Voting |