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What happens if I don’t vote – will I be penalised?

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What happens if I don’t vote – will I be penalised?

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If you are not in Australia on polling day and you haven’t informed the AEC you will not be fined for not voting. In due course the AEC will write to you, asking you to explain why you did not vote. This is your opportunity to explain that you were overseas on polling day.