Non-Voters

Voting is compulsory in Queensland parliamentary and local government elections and the Electoral Commission has a statutory obligation to follow up cases of apparent non-voting. 

However, persons who have a valid and sufficient reason for not voting will be excused.  The Commission writes to electors who appear not to have voted inviting them to contact us if they feel they have a reasonable explanation. 

Electors who accept they do not have a valid reason may finalise the matter through payment of the penalty.