Irish minority minority government takes office
Finally, after 70 days of negotiations, the Irish have a government. But only just. The Irish parliament – Dáil Éireann – is elected by the very representative single transferable vote … Continue reading
Scottish teenagers choose between leading women
The Scottish Parliament is being elected today, and voters aged 16 and 17 are taking part. Scotland’s independent parliament is part of the regionalised United Kingdom political system, which in addition … Continue reading
Irish not sure who should govern
The lower house of the Irish parliament – the Dáil Éireann– has yet to endorse a government for the country 40 days after voters elected the most politically diverse Dáil … Continue reading
Indi uni student charges dropped
Public prosecutors have dropped charges against two Victorian residents alleging that they had illegally enrolled in the wrong electoral division at the 2013 federal election. The result is to be … Continue reading
Update: US Presidential Primaries
Saturday 8 March Hillary Clinton has slightly strengthened her substantial lead over Senator Bernie Sanders in the Democratic nomination race with a large win in Louisiana and a narrow loss in … Continue reading
Australia’s angry cry for reform
The Australian federal election of September 2013 has left an echo of critical commentary about voting systems. It was a significant election. The national government changed, a brand new party won … Continue reading
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