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Two decisions made by Australia in 1924 and 1984 mean we've avoided the Wild West that is voting in the United States (www.abc.net.au)
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[โ€“] [email protected] 12 points 1 week ago

Also, not doing first-past-the-post should probably be counted.

[โ€“] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago

TL;DR: "Australia decided in 1924 to adopt compulsory voting, and in 1984 to create the independent Australian Electoral Commission."