Settlement guide: how to vote in Australia

People queue up with enrol to vote

People queue up to enrol to vote Source: Getty Images

Australians go to the polls to vote in the federal election on July 2.Voting is compulsory for all eligible citizens over 18.Voters must be enrolled with the Australian Electoral Commission. Once registered, they must vote on election day to avoid penalties.



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