Petition Make voting in general elections, and in future referendums compulsory.

Given the historical sacrifices made over any number of years by countless groups and individuals to enfranchise the public, the public should be required to vote, even if the choice is "none of the above". The lack of voting is a distinct failing or our democracy.

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14 signatures

Progress of the petition towards its next target: 14 of 10,000 signatures required to get a government response

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10,000 signatures required to get a government response

Date closed 3 May 2017
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