Australian Citizenship Test· Department of Home Affairs
Voting in Australian federal elections is:
Choices
- AOptional for citizens
- BOnly for citizens who own property
- CCompulsory for all Australian citizens aged 18 and overCorrect
- DLimited to native-born citizens
Answer
Compulsory for all Australian citizens aged 18 and over
Compulsory voting has applied in Australian federal elections since 1924. Eligible citizens who fail to vote without a valid excuse face a small fine.
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