The Diplomat

Getting to the Root of Australia’s ‘Informal Ballot’ Problem

Some voters in Australia’s compulsory voting system purposefully spoil their ballots, but a new assessment suggests that most ...
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S4E19 – Compulsory Voting, Democracy Sausages and More: Learning about Elections Down Under with Former Australian Electoral Commissioner Tom Rogers

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 ...

Long before the Anzacs, April 25 was the day women in Australia got the right to vote

April 25 1896 was a significant date in the history of women’s legal rights in Australia. Two things happened on this day: ...

Australian prime minister claims election victory in dramatic comeback, riding anti-Trump wave

Australia’s Anthony Albanese claimed a historic second term as prime minister powered by voters' concerns about the influence of President Donald Trump.

‘Fragmented’: One Nation fails in by-election

Victoria’s new Liberal leader faces her first major electoral test on Saturday as polls reveal One Nation is within striking ...