6 of these countries also happen to be fellow NATO members as well (NATO). The most successful example of this is Australia. Australia's political climate is closer to America’s than any other English speaking country today. In 1924 the Australian government adopted their mandatory voting policy. Being backed by fines (usually the price of a traffic ticket) for citizens who failed to vote, the price would usually rise after increased failures to participate in voting. The law did come with various permissible excuses, such as the inability to vote due to illness or travel. Also giving citizens the right to defend themselves in a hearing if given such a ticket. This law was met with remarkable success. In the first election held by this new policy in 1925, voter turnout experienced a magnificent 91% result. More recent elections have been able to hover around a 95% voter turnout per
6 of these countries also happen to be fellow NATO members as well (NATO). The most successful example of this is Australia. Australia's political climate is closer to America’s than any other English speaking country today. In 1924 the Australian government adopted their mandatory voting policy. Being backed by fines (usually the price of a traffic ticket) for citizens who failed to vote, the price would usually rise after increased failures to participate in voting. The law did come with various permissible excuses, such as the inability to vote due to illness or travel. Also giving citizens the right to defend themselves in a hearing if given such a ticket. This law was met with remarkable success. In the first election held by this new policy in 1925, voter turnout experienced a magnificent 91% result. More recent elections have been able to hover around a 95% voter turnout per