Why Australia’s elections are orderly and dependable and America’s are chaotic
With one month to go until the US Presidential Election, we took a look at why American elections are so different — and so much…
Previewing the Indonesian presidential race
Indonesia’s presidential election on February 14 will determine the future of the world’s third largest democracy.Indonesia’s presidential election on February 14 will determine the future…
Taiwan’s Election outcome and the future of Australia-Taiwan Relations
Taiwanese voters have eected the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te into power despite China reiterating that it would not give up on…
What’s next for Brazil — and democracy?
Two weeks after the election in Brazil, the foundations of South America’s biggest democracy are still shaking by the political division between the two candidates.The…
Lunch with an electoral lawyer: making every vote count
“What happened this election is a reminder of the different levels at which change can be achieved”: Kiera Peacock on her busy year.Two hours after…
The Guardian of the Constitution: Safeguarding Representative and Responsible Government
The election has been called for 21 May. But suppose it wasn’t. We consider a hypothetical situation where a Prime Minister sought to unconstitutionally govern…
A day in the life of… John Schmidt
In August last year, John Schmidt, the first lawyer in a family that has farmed in northern NSW since the 1860s, was appointed NSW Electoral…