Queensland parliament rules some votes invalid
Queensland’s Parliament has abruptly legislated to render invalid the vote of anyone who refuses to fully preference all candidates in state elections. The change – introduced as a surprise amendment … Continue reading
New York voters didn’t surge to enrol
The results of the US presidential election party primaries in New York state are coming in today. As was widely expected, Donald Trump has had a big win in the … 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
From here on in: the Republican nomination
“While Donald Trump will reach the convention with a substantial lead over Ted Cruz, he will fall short of the necessary outright majority. The result will be a bitterly fought … Continue reading
From here on in: the Democratic nomination
“Hillary Clinton is almost certain to reach the party convention well in the lead over Bernie Sanders, but not with an absolute majority. The votes of the unelected delegates will … 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
Republican race reaches situation tarfu
In American military slang, a disorderly situation goes through three stages of disorder: first snafu – which represents a level of disorder which is ‘situation normal’ – then passing through tarfu – … Continue reading
New Senate voting rules go to court
After two years of consideration, in March 2016 the Australian Parliament altered the law relating to how Australian senators will in future be elected. The single transferable vote system, which allows … Continue reading
Republican party rules on trial
Among the many losers from the 2016 US presidential nomination process will be the Rules of the Republican Party. The party’s voter base is deeply divided, and any decision-making system … Continue reading
UPDATE: US presidential nomination primaries
March 29 In the past fortnight primaries have been held for the Republican party in Arizona, Utah, Idaho and Hawaii, and for the Democratic party in Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Alaska, Hawaii and Washington state. The … Continue reading
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