On May 3, Australians participated in their federal election—a process distinctive not only for its complexity but also for its mandatory nature. Unlike in countries such as Uganda or even the United ...

For each Australian federal election, there are two different ways you get to vote. Whether you vote early, by post or on polling day on May 3, each eligible voter will be given two ballot papers: one ...

On the fraudulent pretext of protecting the electoral system from control by “billionaires,” the Australian Labor government, backed by the Liberal-National Coalition, is seeking to rush through ...

Australia’s recent federal election produced a commanding win for the Labor Party. However, just looking at the seat count disguises some important trends that are taking place in Australian politics.

In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Tom Rogers, who was the Australian Electoral Commissioner from 2014 to 2024. They spoke about the structure of Australian elections, how ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. To the Editor: I am writing to clarify some misconceptions regarding the Australian ballot system. Contrary to recent claims, this system does not ...