Is a member of parliament's vote worth more than a normal citizens?
Ballot box graphic
Parliamentary Education Office (peo.gov.au)
Ballot box graphic
Parliamentary Education Office (peo.gov.au)
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No.
Like all Australian citizens over the age of 18 years, members of parliament must vote in federal elections but their vote is not worth more than the vote of anyone else. The concept of 'one person, one vote' means that everyone's vote is equal, and this is a core principle of Australian democracy.