In a surprising result few predicted, Republican nominee Donald Trump claimed victory over Hillary Clinton in the US presidential election on Tuesday (Wednesday in Australia).
Here’s president-elect Donald Trump’s victory speech https://t.co/nqZPtek4Pd
On Thursday morning, the biggest talking point in Australia seems to be the just over half of Americans who chose not to vote in the election.
Here's how this year's voter-turnout compares to past presidential elections https://t.co/fHauBxaw3r
A low voter turnout in the Presidential election may have cost Clinton key states, like Wisconsin and Michigan.
Australia has had compulsory voting for federal elections since 1912, and following Trump's shock victory in an election that saw almost half the US choose not to vote, Australians are pretty thankful.
This is our strongest argument in favour of compulsory voting. We're unlikely to ever have a leader that only 1/4 p… https://t.co/r57lWksT3I
It's sobering to think 46.9 per cent of eligible US voters didn't vote. That's 108 million. We've got it right with… https://t.co/d9MiKoMhYA
I believe 100% compulsory voting would have changed the outcome #USElection2016 #takenotesfromdownunder
I have never, truly, appreciated the value of compulsory voting before tonight.
Surely a key lesson from Trump and Brexit is the danger of not having compulsory voting #ElectionNight #Elections2016
AU teacher friends please talk with your students about the value of compulsory voting & the power of civic participation. #aussieED
Let's be grateful for compulsory voting relevant legislation, and the Australian Electoral Commission, and protect them with all our might.