Target measure:

Proportion of eligible young South Australians (18-19 years) enrolled to vote

Indicator measure:  

Proportion of eligible young South Australians (18-19 years) enrolled to vote (see calculation and data sources for details)

Note:

This is a proxy measure for the target as it is the number of 18 to 19 year olds enrolled to vote as a proportion of the population at these ages - not as a proporation of citizens at these ages.

Period:

Single year 2006 

Context:

The enrolment to vote reflects an interest in voting and thus participation as a citizen. Residents who are not Australian citizens, as well as citizens of ‘unsound mind’ are excluded from enrolling. Prisoners convicted of offences other than treason or treachery are entitled to enrol, but are not permitted to vote in federal elections unless their sentence is 5 years or less.

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Target measure:

Voter participation in local government elections

Indicator measure:  

Voter participation in local government elections (see calculation and data sources for details)

Period:

Single years 1997 and 2003 

Context:

The entitlement to vote in local government elections in South Australia is based upon two criteria. One is residency – a person is entitled to be enrolled and to vote for candidates on the basis that he or she lives within the council area. The second is an association (ownership or occupancy) with property located within the council area whether the elector resides in the property or not.  The exercise of one’s entitlement to vote in local government elections, that is voter turnout, is an indicator of a degree of community involvement.

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