2019 federal election: what happens if you didn't vote

Orlander  Ruming
Updated May 18 2019 - 12:56pm, first published 12:46pm
Voting has been compulsory in the federal election since 1924.
Voting has been compulsory in the federal election since 1924.

Those who didn't vote in the federal election face a $20 fine from the Australian Electoral Commission.

Orlander  Ruming

Orlander Ruming

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