What penalties are envisioned for offences related to obstructing the electoral process?

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 - 12 months

Fine range between <$1000 - <$5000 (sometimes is is based on penalty units, and this varies depending on state and year, since it is based on a fixed rate for each year)

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