Final Outcome - Electoral Commission's Response

After receiving the response to my previous letter I elected for a court hearing because I was not satisfied with the Electoral Commission's decision. I waited for a few months and did not hear anything until I received the following letter from the Electoral Commission.

Dear Mr Rubenach

Offence of failure to vote - decision not to prosecute

I refer to the "Notice of Election for a Court Hearing" you completed on 16 September
2010. This related to a failure to vote infringement notice that was issued to you following
the House of Assembly election in March.

In accordance with section 21(2) of the Monetary Penalties Enforcement Act 2005, I am
writing to advice that, on this occasion, prosecution will not proceed.

Yours sincerely

Nicole Lugg
SENIOR POLICY ANALYST
Monday 15 November 2010  


I must say I was kind of disappointed with this letter because I wanted the decision to be made by the court.

I have not voted in any elections since and have not received any further notices of failing to vote or fines from the Electoral Commission.

I will only vote in the future if it is my freewill decision to do so. I will not be intimidated by the Electoral Commission anymore.