Citizenship Responsibilities
Voting in elections
Voting is both a right and a responsibility of Australian citizenship. It is compulsory for all citizens aged 18 and over to enrol and to vote in federal and state or territory elections and in referendums.
Key facts
- ◆ Australian citizens aged 18 and over must enrol to vote.
- ◆ Voting is compulsory in federal and state elections and referendums.
- ◆ Not voting without a valid reason can result in a fine.
- ◆ The secret ballot means no one can be forced to reveal how they voted.