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: Electoral law
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.
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.
Some more Australian numbers
More counting, more Australian results.
Breakthrough in the Senate
Labor's landslide isn't just in the lower house: Australia's new Senate will be quite different to its predecessors.
Australia starts voting
Pre-poll centres open in Australia, with questions about whether the trend away from election day voting will continue.
The World is Not Enough 