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Settlement Guide: How to vote in Australia?

Life in Australia: Australia’s political system and freedom of religion

Parliament House Canberra, ACT, Australia Source: Getty Images

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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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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