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More than 207,000 Australians have paid administrative fines after failing to vote in the 2025 general election, according to the Australian Electoral Commission. The regulator issued notices to 1.3 million non-voters.
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Malaysian child rights organisations have jointly condemned the use of children in political campaign materials, calling on all parties and the Election Commission to establish clear prohibitions against child participation in electoral activities.
Election Commission chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun visited four polling centres in Johor Bahru on July 11 to monitor the voting process for the 16th Johor state election, ensuring operations proceeded smoothly and orderly.