Australia Elections: "For the first time, I truly understood the power of my vote"

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Husnul Maab Syed, voting for the first time in Australia’s federal elections, says that one truly comes to understand the real power of a vote in this democratic system. Speaking to SBS Urdu, he said that the formation of a caretaker government before elections and the timely, transparent electoral process are key to establishing an organized and people-friendly government in Australia.

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Australia Elections: "For the first time, I truly understood the power of my vote"

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Husnul Maab Syed
Husnul Maab Syed is an IT professional from Pakistan, voting for the first time in the 2025 federal election
This IT professional from Pakistan says that multi-party system offers great choices, and he feels genuinely positive about being part of the electoral process.

Sydney Resident Nasir Nawaz , excited to vote for the first time inAustralian Federal Elections
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I want to create employment opportunities, and provide a cheaper and better standard of living, Danyal Syed.

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