Voting
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Question 3 of 7
Voting
What happens if you do not vote in an election without a good reason?
A
You may have to pay a fine.Because voting is compulsory, there is a small penalty (a fine) to back it up — not something severe.
B
You may be asked to explain your decision.
C
You may be banned from voting in future elections.
D
You may lose your Australian citizenship.
WhyBecause voting is compulsory, there is a small penalty (a fine) to back it up — not something severe. Source: OCB Part 3, "Voting", p24.