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Is voting in the referendum compulsory?

Is voting in the referendum compulsory?

Answer

Yes. It is compulsory by law for all eligible Australian citizens aged 18 and older to enrol and vote in referendums and federal elections. You can find out more answers to frequently asked questions about the referendum process and how to enrol to on the AEC website here.