From Secret Ballot to Democracy Sausage: a review
How did we get here? Judith Brett explores democracy in Australia, how we got the compulsory vote and our current political scene.
Tag Archives: voting
Slippage in Andalucía
Isobel Hodge’s poem considers the rise of the far-right in Spain, after Vox gain 24 seats in Congress on a platform of anti-immigration, anti-feminism and nationalism.
Why are Australians so fed up with the political system?
In her book, political correspondent Gabrielle Chan speaks to the increasing frustration of rural communities, including her own, with this government.
Conscience Vote: the human rights records of Indonesia’s presidential candidates
These elections are one to watch – with a definite change in presidential leadership, the country of 240 million people is seeking unity through politicians the masses can trust, writes Melissa Reid.
10 Landmark Cases: How to Protect Rights Without a Bill of Rights
Last month, Right Now focused on rights issues and cultural shifts. Here, Right Now’s editorial team present 10 landmark cases that arguably shifted how rights are protected in Australia.
Disability and Voting Rights
Nathan Despott and Asher Hirsch argue for a new approach to disability policy in Australia that advances the right to democratic participation for disabled Australians.
Homelessness and Voting
For Australians experiencing homelessness there are innumerable barriers to exercising the right to vote. Heidi Pett looks at the right to vote without an address.