Negotiations in Paris settle on a new constitutional status for New Caledonia, which students of the Australian constitution might find familiar.
Category: Australia
Why proportionality matters
Elon Musk plans to start a third party, but the system is stacked against him – just as to a lesser extent it is in Britain and Australia.
Oh dear, it’s Bradfield again
The Liberal Party is angling to challenge the result in Bradfield. It would almost certainly be a waste of time and money.
Preferences and proportionality
Statistics on the flow of preferences throw more light on the result of Australia's election and on the debate over electoral reform.
Swings on the pendulum
Another set of interesting figures on last month's Australian election is available, telling us more about the shape of Labor's victory.
Two governments fall
Dutch and Tasmanian governments are both forced back to the polls, showing some interesting similarities and differences.
Recounts here and there
Australia's federal election finally wraps up. Meanwhile, Canada has also been doing recounts.
Shifting right doesn’t stop the fascists
The far right wins an unexpected Senate seat in Australia, exposing again the futility of embracing its policies.
Some more Australian numbers
More counting, more Australian results.
Holiday update
Counting in Australia continues, and blogging is taking a holiday.
The World is Not Enough 