Australians are clearly seeking something more complex from their political system. Something reflective of a society with array of interests and ideas. With the Australian federal election a week ...

The federal election is here, bringing Australia's preferential voting system into the spotlight. When voting in a federal election, citizens vote on two ballots – one for the House of Representatives ...

Economic strain, grievance, fear and the aftermath of the Bondi terrorist attack have created the perfect conditions for the ...

Australia has a rich history of changing its voting system to create a more representative government and a more democratic society. As a result, voting is mandatory in Australia, voters rank ...

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Early on the morning of March 28 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese paid a visit to the governor-general, asking her to dissolve Parliament so that a federal election can be held. This was no ...

SYDNEY, May 3 (Reuters) - Australia will hold a general election on Saturday, May 3. Sign up here. A large number of independent and minor parties are also seeking reelection and could become ...

Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne Minor party preference flows for the federal election ...

Victoria’s group voting system that elected Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell on a primary vote of just 1.53 per cent in 2022 looks set continue, despite calls for it to be dumped ahead of the ...

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Early voting in the Australian election began on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's centre-left Labor party holding a slim lead over the conservative opposition ...

Here’s everything to know. In preparation for this important event, we’ve put together the ultimate guide on everything you need to know, including how to vote, what to expect, and more. Voting is ...