Fire up the barbie! Democracy sausages are BACK in one state despite fears the popular polling day snack would be banned thanks to coronavirus restrictions
- Queensland voters will enjoy a democracy sausage at upcoming state election
- Iconic snag was banned during the council election in March due to COVID-19
- Electoral Commission of Queensland confirmed the sizzle will go ahead
Voters in Queensland will be able to enjoy a democracy sausage at the upcoming state election, after fears the treat would be missing in 2020 because of COVID-19 restrictions.
The iconic snag was banned during the state’s council election in March as the coronavirus pandemic swept across the world.
But the Electoral Commission of Queensland has confirmed the fundraising sizzle will go ahead for the state election on October 31.
Voters in Queensland will be able to enjoy a democracy sausage at the upcoming state election despite fears the treat was going to be banned due to COVID-19
‘Fortunately, we are in a much better place now,’ commissioner Pat Vidgen said, according to NCA Newswire.
‘However, the onus is on the fundraising organisers and volunteers to ensure they are following the relevant COVID-19 guidelines.’
An Election Service Plan has been outlined that will detail how voting venues remain COVID-safe and ensure the process is conducted easily.
Fundraising activities will need to provide streamlined access for voters to and from polling venues and practice social distancing, hygiene and regular cleaning.
Chief Health Officer Doctor Jeannette Young also gave clearance for the democracy sausages to go ahead.
But she delivered a stern warning telling sick people to stay home.
‘Take your voter information card with you, and your own pen or pencil,’ Dr Young said.
The iconic snag was banned during the state’s council election in March just as the coronavirus pandemic swept across the country
‘Remember to social distance, think two big steps apart from other people, and leave the venue right after voting.’
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been helping the election campaign for the Liberal National Party in Queensland, where he has spent his time since Sunday.
Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington addressed media on Wednesday morning in Mackay, reaffirmed the party’s commitment to supporting resource projects.
‘The LNP have already announced that we’re going to supercharge the Galilee Basin, there is $50billion worth of projects sitting in the Galilee Basin that is ready, willing to go and they just need a government that gets the resources industry and with the LNP we get the resources industry,’ she said.
Meanwhile, Labor premier Annastacia Palaszczuk spent Wednesday campaigning in Gladstone.
The Electoral Commission of Queensland has confirmed the fundraising sizzle will go ahead for the state election on October 31