The final seat in Tasmania is decided at the end of a fascinating count. But it remains to be seen who will end up in government.
Author: Charles Richardson
Redistribution time again
As we wait for final Tasmanian results, we can look at the prospect of coming redistributions in Australia. Unfortunately, the numbers they will rely on have a very poor record for accuracy.
Condorcet and compromise
A visiting elections expert advocates a move to Condorcet voting. The problems with the idea are theoretical as well as practical.
Free speech and antisemitism
The former defenders of free speech have gone quiet when it comes to suppressing pro-Palestinian opinion.
Taiwan doesn’t recall
Taiwan's government tries to get itself a legislative majority by recalling opposition MPs, but the voters are unimpressed.
Epstein? Seriously?
For all the things Donald Trump can be fairly attacked for, the one that has really upset his hard-core followers is his attempt to puncture one of their conspiracy theories.
Japan’s PM on the rocks
Japan's upper house election delivers a strong rebuke to the government and will probably lead to the demise of its prime minister.
Back to the drawing board in Tasmania
The Liberals do well in in Tasmania, but the major-party vote stays obstinately below 66% and Labor may still end up in government.
Election preview: Tasmania, again
Tasmania votes tomorrow in the earliest of early elections, but a change of government will be more the responsibility of the politicians than of the voters.
Trump loses patience
Donald Trump starts talking tough against Russia. What does it mean for the future of Ukraine?
The World is Not Enough 