With the Australian federal election a week away, for those interested in the democratic shifts that are taking place in the country, the overall result of the election may be less intriguing than the ...

On May 3, Australians participated in their federal election—a process distinctive not only for its complexity but also for its mandatory nature. Unlike in countries such as Uganda or even the United ...

Australia has a rich history of changing its voting system to create a more representative government and a more democratic society. As a result, voting is mandatory in Australia, voters rank ...

Illinois lawmakers are weighing boosting voter turnout by consolidating elections and considering compulsory voting. During a ...

The Socialist Equality Party (Australia) is in the concluding weeks of its campaign to regain official party registration and put a socialist anti-war party on the ballot at the next federal election.

Australia’s Anthony Albanese claimed a historic second term as prime minister in a dramatic comeback against once-resurgent conservatives that was powered by voters' concerns about the influence of ...