So essentially your issue is that you should be able to receive...

So essentially your issue is that you should be able to receive all communications in paper form - essentially via snail mail. You can then return the voting slip via the mail.
I see nothing wrong with your issue. However, I believe you can elect this.

Firstly, I like to clarify, what I’ve mentioned in my initial post is not only applicable to BOQ and its registry company but also to other listed public companies etc.

Theoretically it should happen but in practice, such a simply request is rarely fulfilled, in 60% of companies that I have interest in, there is alway a portion of printed material missing that one has requested.
It appears that dirty tricks are at play to save a few cents, generally the BOD are hoping the that frustration will either force you to go online or not bother to vote at all.

However, I see no logic in your second argument that the management should not be afforded access to the voting stats prior to the meeting and in fact all the way towards the meeting.

On this particular point, I disagree with your comments as many smaller retail investors have the perceptions that AGM’s are bit suss on how they are conducted.

I thinkmit is essential for management to guage shareholder views prior to the meeting andcwelcome them sometimes withdrawing a resolution.

The T20, Superannuation and Shareholders Association have the privilege to request a meeting with the board and management team to express their opinion on how the company is being managed.

A attendee either in person or online can request a resolution to be withdrawn prior the commencement of the AGM.

I also want them to be able to contact large holders if they have not voted. I dont want a directir voted off because some voting directions company persuaded a large voter to vote against that director - I want management to be able to drum up support if they want.

They’re welcome to lobby anyone prior to the announcement of an upcoming AGM but shouldn’t have the right thereafter!
It basically an election process!

I see the voting as a critical part of my protection of my assets and thus do access it online.

You not the only one, but the system allows a cabal, consisting of the T20 and others, who dictate the outcome supposedly for my benefit.
There been many recent events, where possibly the majority of individuals shareholders wishes may have overruled by a minority of shareholders
with large holdings

The T20 in many cases they’re voting on person that has to meet similar criteria to themselves in another company -
that is a public listed ASX company in the T20 voting on resolutions in an other public company

My suggestion would null some of the biasing influence of this circle jerk behaviour!