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Ever wondered why voting in America feels like a totally different sport compared to Australia? As an Aussie expat living in the US, I’m breaking down the real differences between Australian and American elections—some of which will absolutely surprise you!

#AussieVsAmerican #CulturalDifferences

🗳️ What You'll Discover:
Why Australians are required to vote (and what happens if you don’t!)
How Australia’s preferential voting system stacks up against America’s first-past-the-post
The Electoral College: What is it, and why do Americans use it?
Why Aussies vote on Saturdays and Americans on Tuesdays (hint: it’s weirder than you think)
Which system actually leads to fairer outcomes?

🇦🇺 Key Differences Covered:
Compulsory vs voluntary voting
Preferential voting explained simply
Vote counting and election day quirks
The impact of each system on real election results

Having lived and voted in both countries, I’ll share my personal take on what each system gets right (and wrong) and why these differences matter more than you might think. Whether you’re a curious Aussie, an American politics buff, or just love a good “Aussie vs American” breakdown, you’ll want to watch this!

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What shocked you most about these election differences? Let me know in the comments—I read every single one!

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