Jason Heale, Communications Manager at independent think-thank Maxim Institute in Auckland New Zealand

Maxim Short Cuts | Mandatory Voting

By Jason Heale October 26, 2022

In this Maxim Short Cut, we talk to Senior Researcher Marcus Roberts about the low voter turnout at the recent local body elections and whether mandatory voting is a viable solution to such civic disengagement.

Join us as we highlight some of the more thought-provoking aspects of our column, talk about the critical issues, and listen to the column read by the author.

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Jason Heale, Communications Manager at independent think-thank Maxim Institute in Auckland New Zealand

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