First-past-the-post voting — used in the United Kingdom and the United States — doesn’t have preferences and simplistically awards victory to the candidate with the highest raw total. But the problem ...

Australians are clearly seeking something more complex from their political system. Something reflective of a society with array of interests and ideas. With the Australian federal election a week ...

The federal election is fast approaching, 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 ...

Australians will head to the polls on Saturday to vote in federal elections and choose their next parliament. Voters will elect representatives for their area – members of parliament (MPs) – to the ...

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Two state governments are up for re-election in Australia, while the US midterms offer an opportunity for the Democrats to take control of Congress.

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Momentum is building in Australia for electoral change that could see tiny single issue parties blamed for U.S.-style gridlock in the upper house senate squeezed out, clearing the ...

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 ...

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 ...