Since when has compulsory voting applied at the federal level in Australia?

Since when has compulsory voting applied at the federal level in Australia?

• A. 1962
• B. 1924
• C. 1901
• D. 1984

Answer: (B)

Compulsory voting means eligible voters must cast a vote in federal elections or face a penalty. In Australia, this started with the Commonwealth Electoral Act passed in 1924, which made voting compulsory for federal elections; the obligation took effect at the 1925 federal election. So the year 1924 is the correct one. The other dates are related to events not about introducing compulsory voting at the federal level.

Compulsory voting means eligible voters must cast a vote in federal elections or face a penalty. In Australia, this started with the Commonwealth Electoral Act passed in 1924, which made voting compulsory for federal elections; the obligation took effect at the 1925 federal election. So the year 1924 is the correct one. The other dates are related to events not about introducing compulsory voting at the federal level.