Petition · past parliament
Make voting compulsory, with the option of "None of the above" in all elections.
Closed
78 signatures
What the petition asks
Low turnout in elections means they do not reflect the true feelings of the electorate.
Many people feel that a lot of candidates are not suitable. Making voting compulsory, and giving the option of "None of the above" on all ballot papers, would give a better indication of the feelings of all of the electorate, not just the few that currently vote.
Timeline
| 11 Jul 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
78
Status
Closed
Opened
11 Jul 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.