On Elections

How people elect parliaments

Americans running amok in primary season

Where on earth are the Americans leading us all? It matters to the world who the Americans elect as their president. With an angry, volatile electorate, economic recession in many … Continue reading

January 21, 2016 · Leave a comment

Small parties and the Australian Senate

The 2013 federal elections in Australia were notable not only for a change of government, but for a significant change in the composition of the Australian Senate. Voters were less … Continue reading

September 10, 2014 · Leave a comment

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

September 26, 2013 · Leave a comment