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In what year did compulsory federal voting become law in Australia due to Herbert Payne’s efforts?

1920
1924
1931
1937

Answer

In 1924, compulsory federal voting became law in Australia due to the efforts of Herbert Payne. He had campaigned for it since 1912, and his work was finally rewarded when the Commonwealth Franchise Act of 1924 was passed. The Act made it compulsory for all adult citizens of Australia over the age of 21 to enrol to vote and to cast a vote at federal elections.