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Compulsory voting in Australia
In Australia it’s compulsory to vote. Everyone over the age of 18 must cast a vote in the local, federal and state elections, or face a fine of about £25. A young teenager takes a tour of the Australian parliament to find out the difference between the Australian and British political systems.
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