Here we are again with an optional-preferential NSW election, in contrast to last year’s Federal election which employed its exhaustive preferential system.
It saddens me, when scrutineering, to see that some people in effect exclude themselves from making an effective vote because they fail to put a number against at least one of the two final count contenders.
On the Central Coast, it is almost certain that each seat will go again to a Labor or a Liberal candidate.
So if we choose to put our lowest number(s) against other candidates, we need to remember to put the next number against one of the two major parties.
Personally, I still like to play safe and number the lot!
Email, Mar 1
Sonnie Hopkins, Tascott