BTN Quiz Episode 10 2025

Who is the leader of the Labor Party?

• Anthony Albanese

• Adam Bandt

• Peter Dutton

• Scott Morrison

What job did Opposition leader Peter Dutton have before he became a politician?

• Teacher

• Dentist

• Police Officer

• Lawyer

A politician who isn't a member of a political party is known as a what?

• A Solo

• An Independent

• An Individual

• A Freelancer

A voting system where you only give your first preference is known as what?

• First to the finish

• A presidential election

• First past the post

• Ranked choice

To be elected using the preferential voting system a candidate must win…

• 50% of the votes

• 50% of the votes plus 1

• 100% of the votes

• 75% of the votes

When did Australia first use a preferential voting system?

• 1990

• 1957

• 1918

• 1945

How often are elections held in Australia?

• Every three years

• Every four years

• Every six years

• Every five years

What is the name of the document that is issued at the start of the election process?

• The writ

• The ballot paper

• The Constitution

• The mandate

Voting is NOT compulsory in Australia.

• True

• False

How old do you have to be to vote in Australia?

• 16

• 18

• 21

• 20