| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 68.44 |
| Liaison | William Van Ausdal |
| Submission Date | July 9, 2024 |
Flinders University
IL-23: Voter Education and Participation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 1.00 |
Institution’s highest student voter participation rate in a local or national election or referendum held during the previous five years:
Description of the election or referendum in which the participation rate was achieved:
It is compulsory for all Australians over the age of 18 to vote in local and federal elections and referendums. (https://www.aec.gov.au/about_aec/publications/voting/). Even though we do not have specific numbers for our students, the expectation is that they would follow the general voter participation rate. For the 2022 federal election the voter turnout for South Australia was 91% (https://results.aec.gov.au/27966/Website/HouseTurnoutByState-27966.htm) and for the South Ausrtalia state election in 2022 it was 89% (https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/sa/2022/results?filter=all&sort=az)
Has the institution earned a Platinum Seal from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge within the previous three years?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing information about the institution’s Platinum Seal:
This is not relevant for Australia as voting is compulsory.
Has the institution been recognized for its leadership in voter education and support by a qualifying program during the previous three years?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing information about the institution’s student voter education and support award or designation:
This is not relevant for Australia as voting is compulsory.
Optional documentation
Additional documentation for this credit:
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