Charles, we were thinking alike on this one. They always have to take him at some exaggerated point above what he says to have a shot at any outrage. But then wait a sec so what if he did?

Dunno about Australia. But so what if it was mandatory? All you need to make that fair for everyone is include a none of the above or conscientious objector checkbox. You still undergo the process, mail or whatever. But you don’r ever have to actually vote against your will. Which might soften some legal issues with the idea.

Like taxes. You file the papers even if your number is zero. Or health care enrollment. Sorry society has requirements.