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Difficulty: EasyVoting in Referendums

In Australia, a referendum is a formal vote held to decide if the Constitution should be changed. For an Australian citizen aged 18 or over who is on the electoral roll, what is the legal requirement regarding their participation in a referendum?

  1. They must attend a polling place and cast a vote as it is compulsory.Answer
  2. B
    They can choose whether or not to participate as voting is a matter of personal choice.
  3. C
    They only need to vote if they are currently a member of a registered political party.

Answer

All Australian citizens aged 18 or over who are on the electoral roll must attend a polling place and cast a vote in a referendum.
The correct answer is that eligible citizens must attend and cast a vote because voting in referendums is compulsory in Australia for all citizens aged 18 or over who are on the electoral roll.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the type of vote described in the question.
The vote is a referendum, which is used to decide on proposed changes to the Australian Constitution.
Understanding the context of the vote helps in identifying the specific laws that apply.
2
Determine the legal obligation for enrolled citizens in Australia.
Voting is compulsory for both federal elections and referendums.
Australian law requires all eligible citizens on the electoral roll to participate in these democratic processes to ensure everyone has a say.

Key Concept

Compulsory participation in referendums

Hints

1
Consider whether voting in Australian federal elections is something citizens choose to do or are required to do.
2
In Australia, the requirement to vote in a referendum is exactly the same as the requirement to vote in a federal election.

Practice More

Learn more about the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) and how they maintain the electoral roll.
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