Recently, the world had their eyes locked on the U.S. The failed assassination attempt of Donald Trump, Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential run, tension has only been going higher leading up to the ultimate showdown—the 2024 presidential election. American voters will be casting their votes on the 5th of December.
Given the recent focus on the U.S election, and with the Australian Federal Election fast approaching in 2025, I thought I’d like to share with you something you’ll need to know regarding elections.
In Australia, voting in the federal election, that is, who runs the country, is compulsory for anyone that is
- Over 18
- An Australian citizen
- Enrolledon the electoral roll.
If I don’t want to vote, I can just not enrol right? Unfortunately, enrolling to vote is also compulsory. 😛
Failing to vote will get you a fine of $20. However, if there were special reasons that prevented you from voting, you can get exemptions for reasons such as illness, religious beliefs, travels and emergency. You can apply for exemptions on the AEC website.
That’s all I’d like to share with you today, if you found this blog helpful, please like & subscribe. If you got any questions, leave them in the comments. I’ll see you in the next one.
