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 ...

It's been three years since we last voted in a federal election, so you might be a bit rusty on how to fill out your ballot paper. Australia has a preferential voting system, which means you can't ...

American electoral politics is not very “malleable” and can feel “set in stone,” in the words of three prominent political scientists. Australia, by contrast, has a rich history of improving its ...

Australia has a rich history of changing its voting system to create a more representative government and a more democratic society. As a result, voting is mandatory in Australia, voters rank ...

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 ...

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 ...