Many Coalition voters in Australia seem convinced that their electoral woes are due to preferential voting. There's a small element of truth there, but not much.
Category: Australia
Two-party politics
Norway provides a lesson on how multiple parties can create something like a two-party system.
Tassie like it’s 1996
The Tasmanian election has been put to bed at last, with an understanding between the Liberals and the Greens, an unsuccessful no-confidence vote and a Labor leadership change.
Liberals trapped in Trump’s embrace
Siding with Donald Trump didn't do the Liberal Party any good at this year's election and it's not helping it now.
But what can we do?
A simple step we can all take to help stem the rise of fascism. Unfortunately it's not what most of our leaders are doing.
War for Taiwan?
Australia should regard the defence of Taiwanese independence as a core interest. If that means agreeing with Donald Trump, so be it.
Discussing the two-party system
Alerting readers to an online event tomorrow.
Tasmania wraps up (sort of)
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.
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.
The World is Not Enough 