Australia and New Zealand both go to the polls on Saturday: one for a referendum that is set for certain defeat, and the other to pass judgement on its Labor government, whose prospects are not a lot better.
Category: Referenda
Territory representation, referendum edition
State votes and territory votes in a referendum are not treated quite the same way. Does that matter?
Starmer and the Brexit can of worms
Britain's Labour leader cautiously suggests upgrading relations with the European Union, although for the time being he is determined to steer away from any thought of rejoining.
Ticks and crosses
Don't use ticks or crosses to vote in the Voice referendum, if only because you'll upset the "no" campaigners.
Constitutionalism in Ohio
Voters in Ohio reject a move to make constitutional amendment more difficult, and there's a particular amendment they've got in mind.
Righting the record in East Timor
East Timor is set for a new government. Meanwhile, a history of Australia's involvement sets the record straight on its route to independence.
Two showmen depart
An adverse report to the House of Commons claims Boris Johnson, while death claims Silvio Berlusconi. Compare and contrast.
Trumpism in the Andes?
Voting last Sunday for Chile's new constitutional council saw a big triumph for the right, lending support – of a sort – to the idea of Trumpism as a game-changer.
An upset in Polynesia
French Polynesia elects a pro-independence majority for the first time, although the electoral system played a major role.
How close can a referendum get?
Australia seems to be having more close elections, or at least more uncertainty on election night. Could that extend to the Indigenous "Voice" referendum?
