how much is the fine for not voting in south australia

The standard fine for not voting in a South Australian state election is effectively about $112 , made up of a smaller base fine plus an added victims of crime levy.

Quick Scoop

• Voting in South Australian state elections is compulsory if you are enrolled and eligible.

• The law sets:
  • A maximum court penalty of $50 for failing to vote without a valid and sufficient reason.

* An **expiation fee** (on-the-spot style fine) of $10 written into the Electoral Act itself.

• In practice, the amount you actually see on an expiation notice is $112 , because:
  • $10 is the expiation amount for the offence.

* A **victims of crime levy** of $102 is automatically added to all expiation notices under South Australian law, bringing the total to $112.

So, if you ignore a state election in South Australia and don’t have a valid excuse accepted, you’ll normally be asked to pay around $112 , unless you choose to go to court (where different costs and a maximum $50 fine apply, but with extra court fees).

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