Petition · past parliament
Make voting compulsory in elections and referendums, similar to Australian law.
Closed
63 signatures
What the petition asks
Voters are obliged to vote in elections or attend a poling station, or log a postal vote, if they do not they could be subject to a penalty, such as fines or community service. Currently there are 22 countries, including Australia, that have this system.
Timeline
| 30 Jun 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Dec 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
63
Status
Closed
Opened
30 Jun 2016
Closed
30 Dec 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.