We have all known, in the back of our minds, how the Government can use the media to sway the public opinion. It is not just the voting. All political Ads are prohibited within 3 days of the election. So are news stories which could influence the result. Yes, this violates Free Speech, but we can live with that.
Voting is compulsory.
You get fined if you don't vote. Voting is preferential. Personally, I like the idea of compulsory voting. All the other fees are only to generate revenue and are set at the highest amount allowed by law within the state. I think in lieu of 'believing' there would be no fear of 'ultimate consequence' to their actions.