I emerged from the voting booths at Bondi Surf Lifesaving Club last Saturday clad in red budgie smugglers – a pale imitation of former prime minister Tony Abbott in his political (and physical) prime.

I emerged from the voting booths at Bondi Surf Lifesaving Club last Saturday clad in red budgie smugglers – a pale imitation of former prime minister Tony Abbott in his political (and physical) prime.

As Australia heads to the polls today, it’s not uncommon to see voters walking away from polling booths not just with inked fingers ... voters have been known to show up in “budgy smugglers” — ...

She has also alleged up to 40 members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church were campaigning for the CLP at some remote Northern Territory pre-polling booths. The Member for Lingiari has filed ...

Meanwhile, at polling booths near Australia's famed beaches, including Bondi, some swimmers cast their ballots after a dip wearing brief-style swimming trunks locally called "budgy smugglers".

Moreover, the Australian constitution does not mention anything about a dress code for voting, and it has become a tradition to vote in swimwear. This started when the maker of "Budgie Smuggler ...

At Sydney's famous Bondi Beach, voters queued to vote in hot sunny conditions, with some even voting in their budgie smugglers or togs. Many were also partaking in the Australian tradition of a ...

Meanwhile, at polling booths near Australia’s famed beaches, including Bondi beach in Sydney, some swimmers cast their ballots after a dip wearing brief-style swimming trunks locally called “budgy ...

Australians celebrated Election Day with their characteristic flair on Saturday, known for quirky traditions such as barbecue 'democracy sausages' and swimwear called 'budgy smugglers'. Voters ...

The Australian Electoral Commission is investigating after songs talking up Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and Chisholm MP Dr Katie Allen were played at polling booths in Victoria. The Victorian ...

Australians have begun to hit the voting booths on election day ... into a polling centre near Bondi Beach in nothing but budgie smugglers to cast their ballots. Overseas, Australians can vote ...

Meanwhile, at polling booths near Australia’s famed beaches ... a dip wearing brief-style swimming trunks locally called “budgie smugglers”. An Australian swimwear brand called Budgy ...