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Voting in Australia

Voting in Australia Source: AAP

Australians go to the polls to vote in the federal election on July 2. Voting is compulsory for all eligible citizens over 18.


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By Amy Chien Yu-Wang, Trần Việt

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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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