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Difficulty: EasyCompulsory Voting

An eligible Australian citizen who is enrolled to vote is considering whether to participate in an upcoming federal election. According to Australian law, what is their legal obligation regarding voting in this election?

  1. They are legally required to vote in the election.Answer
  2. B
    They can choose whether or not to vote based on their personal interest in the candidates.
  3. C
    They only need to vote if they have been an Australian citizen for at least five years.

Answer

The correct answer is that they are legally required to vote in the election.
In Australia, voting is a legal requirement (compulsory) for all eligible citizens aged 1818 years and over. This applies to both federal and state/territory elections, as well as referendums. If an enrolled citizen fails to vote without a valid and sufficient reason, they may be required to pay a fine.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the legal status of the individual.
The individual is an eligible Australian citizen, aged 1818 or over, and enrolled to vote.
The law applies to all citizens who meet these three criteria.
2
Apply the Australian electoral law regarding participation.
Voting in Australia is compulsory (mandatory) for federal elections.
Australian democracy relies on the participation of all citizens to choose their representatives.

Key Concept

Compulsory Voting

Hints

1
Think about whether voting in Australia is a choice or a legal duty.
2
Australian citizens who do not vote without a valid reason may have to pay a fine.

Practice More

Review what happens if a citizen fails to vote and what constitutes a 'valid reason' for not voting.
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