Over 1.3 million Aussies got fined for skipping the 2025 federal election—totaling over $4 million—with a starting penalty of just $20 that can balloon to $330 and even lead to a court conviction. While 207,000 paid the initial fee (netting the government $4.15 million), the Australian Electoral Commission reviews each case individually, allowing explanations or proof of voting. Australia’s mandatory voting system, where nearly 98% of eligible voters are registered, continues to see record turnout despite penalties, with fines funding the Commonwealth Consolidated Revenue Fund.
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