[scripturial]

In Australia they ask to see your ID but you can say you don’t have it on you. I think they mostly just ask for ID so it’s easier to look up your name with the correct spelling.

[bobnamob]

Counter anecdote, I’ve never been asked for id when voting in South Australia or NSW in my 20 year voting history

[linuxandrew]

Me neither, in Qld.

[jiggawatts]

They don't. Source: Australian citizen that has voted many times.

[rob74]

...in the same election? Seriously, if they don't ask for any id, how do they prevent fraud?

[Hawxy]

You get your name + address marked off the roll when you go to vote. If you get your name marked off multiple times it would indicate fraud.

[thaumasiotes]

So, I can save my neighbors a hassle and a $20 fine by appearing at the polls for them?

[linuxandrew]

Maybe but that would be voter fraud and quite a serious offence, like going to prison for ten years, which is why not many people do that.

[thaumasiotes]

Given that there are no identity checks and I'm doing people a favor, how would I be caught?