@stacey_campbell @straphanger >> This is a great program, but it's a bit of a stretch to call this AI. It sounds more like some simple pattern detection.

This isn’t on the OP. Things like image recognition, algorithms, etc. are all getting retconned as “AI” these days.

'What's the penalty for not voting?'

Technically, there is none. You're not compelled to vote - if you're enrolled, you're compelled to have your name ticked off in some fashion, either by showing up at a polling place or mailing in a ballot.

Mailing is no longer an option, so to avoid a fine, you need to show up to a polling place. ID is not required, just say your name and address as it's recorded on the electoral roll and you'll be given a ballot and ticked off. What you do with that ballot is entirely up to you. Vote. Draw a dick on it. Sketch a master piece. Whatever. Only correctly filled out ballots will be counted.

'How much is the fine?'

$20 dollars. And it'll arrive with a letter that gives you a chance to make an excuse which will likely be accepted.

If you fail to pay the fine, or make an excuse, things will start to escalate and you may end up with a $300+ fine largely comprised of court fees.

Out of around 18 million enrolled voters, 226 were convicted and fined as a result on not voting in the 2022 election.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-02/is-voting-compulsory-fines-penalties/105173996

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