With the Australian federal election a week away, for those interested in the democratic shifts that are taking place in the country, the overall result of the election may be less intriguing than the ...

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 ...

In Australia, voting entails more than just ticking a box. We've got a preferential system, meaning you'll need to choose who you want to represent you most, least and everything in between. It might ...

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The overall combined primary vote for Australia’s major parties has continued to decline, opening space for independents to make gains. Australia’s recent federal election produced a commanding win ...

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 ...

Polls have closed in Australia in a national election dominated by cost-of-living concerns that’s being closely watched abroad for signs of a Donald Trump-inspired swing against conservative ...

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 ...

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

SYDNEY, April 22 (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 ...