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	Review of 2006 Local Government Elections Young people have an important role to play in shaping our world, now and in the future. One of the best ways to do this is to exercise your citizenship and local government is a great place to start. Voting in your local council elections, standing as a representative of council or joining a Youth Advisory Committee are just some ways you can influence positive change in your community. To help us increase and improve young people’s involvement in local issues we would love to hear about your ideas and experiences. We appreciate you taking the time to fill out this short 10 minute survey. To get more information about the independent review of the 2006 local government elections visit www.localgovt.sa.gov.au/electionsreview

About you
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How old are you?
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Are you?	Male Female
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Which local council area do you live in?
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What best describes you? (you can select more than one)	Resident (living at home/parents) Resident (renting) Home owner Business Owner Council Employee Council Elected Member
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Improving Local Government Elections
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1. Did you know that there was a local government election held in Nov 2006?	Yes No
If Yes, how did you find out?	Direct mail voting envelopes Radio ads TV ads Newspaper ads My own research Other
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2. How could local government elections be better promoted to let young people know they are on?	Website Radio adverts and interviews TV adverts and placements e-mail or SMS Newspaper ads Street press Promotion at youth focused events TAFE and Universities Using high profile supporters Competitions Merchandise and giveaways Other
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3. Did you vote in the 2006 local government elections?	Yes No I can't remember

Why..?
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4. Do you know anyone who did vote in the 2006 local government elections?	Yes No

If Yes, who..?	Friend Family member Workmate Employer Other
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5. What do you think would encourage you to vote in local government elections?	Understanding more about what local government does Knowing more about the people standing for election (candidates) Better promotion Better or more choice of candidates Other
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6. Currently local government elections are held by postal vote (snail mail). What techniques would work best to get young people to vote?	Postal vote Electronic Polling booths Other
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7. Do you think voting in local government elections should be made compulsory? Currently it’s voluntary and less than 32% of people voted in the 2006 elections.	Yes No

Why...?
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8. Do you think councils should have the power to decide how much they spend to promote elections?	Yes, it’s their choice how to spend their budget No, they should be told to spend a per-head amount No, it’s a conflict of interest. Someone neutral should promote elections Other
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9. Do you think it’s fair that people who don’t live in a council area can have a vote? Currently, landlords and people who rent business properties can potentially have multiple votes.	It’s fair - votes should be allocated on the basis of how many properties a person owns and/or rents; It’s partly fair – landlords should get a vote, but not business renters It’s sort of fair – if you don’t live in the council area, but you’re a landlord or rent business property, you should get a vote, but only one. It’s not fair – only people who live in the council area should get a vote Other
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10. Did you know that young people 18 years and over could stand for election to local council?	Yes No

If Yes, how did you find out about it?	Direct mail voting envelopes Radio ads TV ads Newspaper ads My own research Other
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11. Did you stand for the 2006 local government elections?	Yes No

Why....?
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12. Do you know anyone who stood for election in the 2006 local government elections?	Yes No

If Yes, who?	Friend Family member Workmate Employer Other
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13. Have you, or would you ever consider standing for local government elections?	Yes No

Why?.....
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14. What, if anything might encourage you to stand for election?	More/better information about what’s involved Mentoring/support from existing councillors (an elected member of council) Full wages/salary as a councillor Child care availability during council meetings Nothing, I’d never do it Other
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Review of 2006 Local Government Elections