Voters who exercised their democratic right were rewarded with sausages, hamburgers and even bacon and eggs – as political volunteers flocked outside schools, churches and halls to push their agendas. 

But the country’s pressing topics and controversial issues weren’t at the forefront of everyone's minds. 

A group of teenage scouts braved the cold weather outside the Glenfield Park Scout Hall voting centre and took the opportunity to showcase their skills by constructing several tents to the admiration of passers-by. 

Lachlan Kotzur, 12, one of the young scouts, said elections and politics didn’t make much sense to him. 

“We’re not really sure what’s happening today, peoiple are voting and we’re just here to make a tent and eat some food,” he said. 

“It’s something fun to do and we enjoy it, even when it’s very cold.”