Politics of Oz

[Chris]

Hi again Keith,All voters(over 18)are registered and when they vote their
names are crossed off by polling booth officials and then you may vote
informal(put nothing on your paper or write a rude message etc) or vote
along party lines or individually tick each and evey one as to your
preference.If you don't show up as having at least attended for
Federal,State and council elections you receive a fine.Some frefer to pay
the fine.A brief  explanation!
Regards Chris K