What penalties are envisioned for offences related to incentive driven voter coercion?

Australia

Australia

Answer
Both fine and imprisonment
Source

ElectoralAct 1918 (2007), Part 21 Electoral offences, p. 373 to 389

 

Sections322 to 351

 

http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/AU/Australia%20-%20Cwlth%20Electoral%20Act%201918.pdf/view

Comment

Imprisonment range between 6 months - 2 years

Fine range between $500 - $20000 (body corporate pays more)

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