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.
Category: Elections
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.
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.
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.
EOFY loose ends
Ending the financial year with a roundup of recent developments in some long-running stories around the world.
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.
New York swings leftward
The left-wing candidate scores a convincing win in New York's Democratic primary, raising questions for the party's overall direction.
The World is Not Enough 