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Why is Herbert Payne primarily remembered?

  • For his compelling speeches

  • For his wartime heroics

  • For his role in the introduction of compulsory voting

  • For his fashion sense

Answer

Herbert Payne is primarily remembered for his role in the introduction of compulsory voting in New South Wales in 1924. Payne was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1913 to 1927, and served as the Minister for Labour and Industry from 1923 to 1925.
Herbert Payne: Unveiling the Legacy of an Australian Political Figure

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