NSW Federal redistribution
The draft federal electoral boundaries for NSW will be released between 11:30 and 12:30 on Friday 16 October. I'm writing this post on a train on the way to Toronto Airport and will be Ottawa all day Canadian time, so...
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Ballot Paper Instructions, iVote Preferences plus Nick Xenophon's Senate Proposal
Ireland adjusts its ballot papers, the impact of iVote on voter preference behaviour plus some commentary on Nick Xenophon's proposed Senate electoral system changes.
Polwarth and South-West Coast By-elections - 31 October
Voters in the Victorian state seats of Polwarth and South-West Coast go to the polls at by-elections on 31 October.
A Minimalist set of Changes to the Senate's Electoral System
If proposed senate electoral changes are abandoned, here are several alternative proposals that would deal with the problem.
The Origin of Senate Group Ticket Voting, and it didn't come from the Major Parties
Senate group ticket voting was introduced in 1984, but it wasn't proposed and designed by the major political parties.
Northern Territory Electoral Boundaries Finalised
Electoral boundaries for the next Northern Territory election have now been finalised.
How and Why Australian Prime Ministers Left Office - Update
How and why Australia Prime Ministers left office, and details of the nine Prime Ministers who served shorter terms than Tony Abbott.
The Impact of How-to-votes on who Voters Preference Last
What was the impact of how-to-vote material on who voters put last on their ballot paper at the 2015 NSW election?
Preferences, Donkey Votes and the Canning By-Election
Will preferences and the donkey vote play a role in determining the Canning by-election?
Vote Type and Informal Vote Trends at the 2014 Victorian Election
Victorian election statistics reveals problems created by the rise of early voting, and demonstrate again the scourge of informal voting in Australia.