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Alger v Australia (2237/2013) Views of 13 July 2017

Human Rights Communications

Human rights
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2237/2013 concerning compulsory voting in federal elections

The author alleged that compulsory voting in federal elections violated his rights under articles 2(1), 17, 18, 25 and 26 of the ICCPR. The Committee found no violation of the author's rights under the ICCPR.