SA redistribution – the starting statistics
South Australia is currently undergoing a redistribution of its state electoral boundaries. The redistribution kicked off late last year, with the first round of submissions closing in April.
The Commission has released current population figures as of February 2020, and projected electors as of June...
NSW redistribution stats released
The next redistribution for NSW state electorates has just kicked off, with boundaries due to be redrawn for the 2023 state election.
The first stage of the process allows anyone to make submissions suggesting electoral boundaries, either making suggestions about a particular seat or the...
What I’ve been reading: PR in NYC
I've been working behind the scenes on my guide to the Queensland election, but I've also been taking the opportunity of this quiet election period to do some reading, including on some topics related to electoral analysis. I thought I would put together some...
Kelly resignation opens up by-election in Eden-Monaro
The triggering of a federal by-election yesterday for the seat of Eden-Monaro will be a test for the major parties, but also will likely be the first test of how our voting will be affected after the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic in Australia.
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