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12 minute read

Tue 9 Jan 2018
Campbell Rhodes

In the running: the Liberals’ choice in 1968

The ninth of January marks the 50th anniversary of John Gorton’s election as leader of the Liberal Party, making him Australia’s 19th prime minister.

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Three monkeys

7 minute read

Fri 27 Oct 2017
Campbell Rhodes

Breaking up is hard to do: secession in Australia

You’ve heard about Brexit, but what about WAxit? Thought of starting your own country? It’s a little bit more complex than running up a new flag. Our researcher Campbell has the details on states that have tried to leave the Commonwealth or split off from their state.

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Wa secession map

5 minute read

Fri 22 Sep 2017
Campbell Rhodes

Two elections to watch this weekend

Election watchers have been busy this year. France went to the polls in April and May, and the UK in June. This weekend there are two elections to watch out for: New Zealand and Germany.

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9 minute read

Tue 6 Jun 2017
Campbell Rhodes

The Same, But Different: the UK election compared to Australia

Ahead of the UK election, what are the key similarities and differences between politics and parliaments in the UK and Australia.

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9 minute read

Mon 7 Nov 2016
Campbell Rhodes

An Australian guide to American elections

With Americans set to vote this week, most Australians would not have missed that the USA is facing a presidential election. But you might not know how things are different to Australian elections, or what the system entails. Researcher Campbell explains how American elections work, and how they compare to Australian elections.

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6 minute read

Wed 15 Jun 2016
Graeme Orr

Election rituals: leaving the closet of prayer?

Part 2 of a series of 2 blogs on election rituals. This one concentrates on the act of voting and how people are tending to vote early instead of turning up to vote with their fellow citizens.

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Voting booth

8 minute read

Wed 1 Jun 2016
Libby Stewart

8 things you need to know about the federal election on 2 July

Our election FAQ provides answers to 8 important questions about the federal election being held on 2 July.

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02 ballots

8 minute read

Tue 17 May 2016
Graeme Orr

Election rituals: Laying a bet and having a drink

Verging on another federal election, it is as good a time as any to ask ‘why do we have elections?’

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6 minute read

Wed 11 May 2016
Campbell Rhodes

How does an election work? Part 1 – Writs and Pieces

We all know a democracy has an election, and we all go to our local school to vote every few years, and maybe grab a sausage. But what does an election entail? How do they come about and what happens when the Prime Minister announces one?

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4 minute read

Tue 19 Apr 2016
Dr Barry York

Double Dissolution – What is it?

A ‘double dissolution’ is a constitutional mechanism that allows a government to overcome the blocking power of the Senate by going to an election in which both Houses are up for grabs.

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5 minute read

Thu 17 Mar 2016
Campbell Rhodes

Below the Line: How Australia’s voting system has changed

With the recent changes to the Senate voting system, our researcher Campbell examines how things have been in the past and how the way we vote has changed over the years.

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