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Detailed Progress report on selected Measure of Progress: Voting for local government

Goal
Open and accountable government that listens and plans for a shared future
Indicator
8.1.3. Proportion participating in local government elections
Measure of Progress
8.1.3.1. Proportion participating in local government elections


Detailed report on this Measure

Baseline Measurement


Graph

Postal ballot returns

Dataset

Year of election
%
1999 55.66
2000 57.78
2002 57.31
2005 58.52
2007 57.12
2009 55.54
Source
Tasmanian Electoral Commission
Date Data Released
13-Jan-2010
Next Released
30-Nov-2010

Tasmania Together Targets

Year Target
200560%
201065%
201570%
202075%

Progress Status

Not making progress to target Not making progress to target

Progress Board Comments

Progress Board CommentsThe proportion of people participating in local government elections declined slightly in 2009. The data trend is inconsistent and the 2010 target is unlikely to be achieved.

Comments Last Updated: 13-Jan-2010