Barbecue and tight swimsuits … The Australians perpetuated some eccentric traditions this Saturday, May 3, on the occasion of the legislative elections, reports the Reuters agency.
Throughout the country, many voters have taken the time to try a “democracy sausage” before going to the polls. These, like hamburgers or other types of grilled meat, are sold by volunteers in front of the offices.
There is talk of this ritual of the Australian elections day on social networks, where Australian photos and videos flourish with their snack under their hand under the hashtag “democracy.”
The idea is to support the local associative fabric or charity works with the purchase of a snack. “In addition to voting, he supports his local school and his community. This is the base,” writes a young woman in X.
Sue, who left the United States to settle in Australia in 2019, preferred to travel to the day of the election to make the most of the experience, thus rejecting the early vote.
“People told me to vote early, we wanted to come and get a sausage,” said Sydney resident to the British agency. In the afternoon, the sausages were unfortunately rarely rare, victims of their success.
“I missed the brand today, but my daughter received a cake from democracy, does that tell?” Ask another voter in Melbourne.
“A great statement from Australian democracy”
In the electoral centers located near the famous Australian beaches, in particular that of Bondi Beach in Sydney, some surfers voted after flying in tight swimsuits, types of underpants similar to those sold by the Budgy Smuggler brand.
This Australian company has also launched a campaign that offers a free article to the first 200 people who would vote on t -shirts.
“It is very Australian! Many people here leave the water and come to vote. I think it is a great statement of Australian democracy,” said Nick Fabbri, a Bondi voter known for Reuters.
The Australian legislative elections are involved after a campaign marked by problems around purchasing power, the environment and the tasks of US customs.
The vote will decide the future of work Anthony Albanese, head of government for three years. On both sides of the country of Oceania, desert localities in coastal cities, Australians are called to choose between the camps of two old truckers of national political life, the prime minister of the center to the left and his conservative opponent Peter Dutton.
Source: BFM TV
