Rainy election day in Sydney and Brisbane won’t dampen democracy sausages

Weather bureau says wettest conditions expected for voters in Queensland but mostly fine weather likely in other capitals

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It's set to be a chilly and rainy election day in parts of Australia's east coast, while other major cities look likely to enjoy perfect weather to exercise their democratic right.

Voters in Sydney and Brisbane will probably need to bring umbrellas and wear coats to the polling booth on Saturday, with rain and light winds predicted through the weekend. Citizens in Melbourne and Adelaide can expect clear and mostly sunny voting conditions with some clouds and the chance of late rain in Perth.