Petition · past parliament
'None of the above' as option on ballot paper
Closed
72 signatures
What the petition asks
Party Politics can often be seen as a 'Least worst option'.
If we had the option on the ballot paper to indicate 'none of the above' then this positive act would be reflected in the turnout .
If we had the option on the ballot paper to indicate 'none of the above' then this positive act would be reflected in the turnout .
The strength of a democracy is measured, in part, by the turnout at elections. This option would increase the intelligence as to what the electorate view of politicians really looks like. As opposed to voting for 'the least worst option'.
Timeline
| 31 May 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Nov 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
72
Status
Closed
Opened
31 May 2018
Closed
30 Nov 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.