Settlement Guide: How to vote in Australia?

Posters explaining how to vote in the Federal election

Posters explaining how to vote in a federal election. Source: Dan Peled AAP

Australians go to the polls to vote in the federal election on ... Voting is compulsory for all eligible citizens over 18. Voters must be enrolled with the Australian Electoral Commission. Once registered, they must vote to avoid penalties.



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