What percentage of Australians failed to vote in the 2025 election?

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Approximately 9.3 Percent of Australians Did Not Vote in the 2025 Election

Around 9.3 percent of eligible Australians failed to cast their vote in the 2025 general election. This figure is derived from the Australian Electoral Commission's (AEC) estimated voter turnout of 90.7 percent for the election. For those who did not vote, the AEC has issued a significant number of "failure to vote" notices.
Over 1.3 Million Notices Issued for Non-Voting

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) sent out approximately 1.3 million "failure to vote" notices following the 2025 general election. This indicates a substantial portion of the electorate did not participate in the mandatory voting process.
Significant Number Paid Administrative Fines

As of May, a total of 207,000 individuals had paid an administrative fine of A$20 (approximately US$13.9) for not voting. These penalties collectively amounted to A$4.14 million (around US$2.9 million).
Reasons for Non-Voting and Unresolved Cases

Beyond those who paid fines, an additional 250,000 people provided a valid and sufficient reason for their inability to vote. However, 710,000 individuals did not respond to the notices by the stipulated deadline. These individuals face potential court action and fines of up to A$330 (approximately US$229.5) if legal proceedings are initiated.

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