Fines for 190k Victorians who didn't vote

Fines will be sent to nearly 200,000 Victorians who failed to vote in last year's Victorian election.

Matthew Guy (right) and his wife Renae vote 2018

Nearly 200,000 Victorians will be fined for failing to vote in last year's state election. (AAP)

About 190,000 Victorians will be hit with an $81 fine for failing to vote in last year's state election.

More than 250,000 people in March were issued a 'please explain' notice for their failure to vote and 60,000 provided a valid excuse.

People issued with the fine have 35 days to respond by either paying it, requesting an internal review or going to court, otherwise they risk an additional $25.10 penalty on top of the fine.


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