The Australian Ballot

The Australian Ballot, also known as the secret ballot, is a method of voting where ballots are printed at public expense, distributed only at the polling place, and cast in private. This system ensures that voters can make their choices freely, without influence or intimidation from others. Its main goal is to protect voter privacy and promote fair elections by preventing undue influence or vote manipulation. This approach became widely adopted in many countries in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to promote transparency and integrity in the electoral process.