On May 3, Australians participated in their federal election—a process distinctive not only for its complexity but also for its mandatory nature. Unlike in countries such as Uganda or even the United ...

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 ...

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 ...

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