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by davekinkead 3687 days ago
The AEC manages the federal election roll. Enrolling is technically compulsory for all citizens but only seems to be enforceable once you are on the roll.

Failure to get your named crossed of a a voting booth (voting isn't compulsory - turning up is) results in a $50 fine.

http://www.aec.gov.au/