Millions of Australians have been fined for failing to vote. Millions of Australians have been fined for failing to vote. Credit: News Corp AustraliaMore than 1.3 million Australians have been fined for failing to vote in the 2025 federal election, collectively paying out more than $4m in subsequent penalties. Camera Icon There were more than 7000 voting venues across the country in the 2025 election. According to the AEC website, the 2025 federal election represented a “record enrolment rate”.