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Democratic Beliefs, Rights and Liberties › Rights and Freedoms
What does the right to a fair election mean in Australia?
- That only popular parties can participate
- That the incumbent government always wins
- That elections are conducted impartially, with a secret ballot, open to all eligible voters, and overseen by an independent commission
- That all candidates receive equal funding
Why this is the correct answer
A fair election requires that the process is conducted impartially, that every eligible citizen can vote freely without coercion, that the ballot is secret, and that an independent body oversees the count. Australia's electoral system, managed by the Australian Electoral Commission, is designed to meet all of these standards.