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It's also worth mentioning that voting is mandatory in Australia, failure of which will result in a fine or legal action (if the fine isn't paid). The fine is p
by vitaminj 17y ago
It's also worth mentioning that voting is mandatory in Australia, failure of which will result in a fine or legal action (if the fine isn't paid). The fine is paltry - I was fined $25 about 10 years ago when I was out of the country and didn't vote.
Couple mandatory voting with the vast disinterest in politics by the majority of the electorate, and you have the Australian government. I sometimes wonder why our society isn't in more disarray.
- cromulent 17y agoTechnically, attendance at a voting place is compulsory - you don't have to vote, just get your name crossed off. This doesn't change anything about the outcome you describe though. I have found that if you forget to vote in a local election and give the reason for not voting as "explosive diarrhoea" then you are excused.