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Government and the Law › Elections
What happens if you do not vote in a compulsory Australian federal election?
- You lose your citizenship
- Nothing — there is no enforcement
- Your vote is cast automatically
- You may receive a fine
Why this is the correct answer
Voting in Australian federal elections is compulsory for enrolled citizens, and failing to vote without a valid excuse can result in a fine. Citizens are not stripped of citizenship for not voting, but the fine is a real and enforced consequence designed to maintain high participation.