i don't believe in prefferences. my vote is important to me .if i decide not give it to anyone because i find no one worthy that is my right. you can scream all you like it probably makes you feel good.. don't preach to me about my responsibility. it is clear you are pissed because of the high number of informal votes in labour electorates. maybe you should analise why that is. no need to i will explain. those informal voters are pissed off with labour  but cannot bring themselves to vote liberal. as for compulsary voting no such thing. you are compelled to go to the polling and get your name marked off the roll like a good little school child. please don't preach.