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Explore Australia's political compass, compare party policies, and track your MP's voting record.
Key Issues
Compare Liberal and Labor policies on key issues shaping the 2025 election.
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Understand Your Political Position
VoteGuide helps Australians better understand their political beliefs and how they align with different political parties. Our comprehensive quiz provides personalized insights into your stance on key issues.
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Stay informed with the latest political developments, polling data, and analysis of key issues that will shape the 2025 Federal Election.
Explore PoliciesUnderstanding the Political Compass
The Two Axes
The compass maps views on economic intervention (Left-Right) and personal freedoms (Authoritarian-Libertarian) for nuanced understanding of political positions.
Four Quadrants
Explore how economic and social views combine into Authoritarian Left/Right and Libertarian Left/Right positions.
Why the Compass Matters
Go beyond the simple left-right spectrum. The two-axis model reveals the true complexity of political beliefs.
History & Development of the Political Compass
Origins & Evolution
From French Revolution roots to modern two-axis models popularized by researchers like Hans Eysenck and The Political Compass website, this tool has evolved significantly.
Academic Research
Influential research from Ferguson (1950), Rokeach (1973), and the World Values Survey has shaped multidimensional political analysis, contributing to understanding political values beyond a single spectrum.
Evolution of Models
Alternative models like the Nolan Chart, Pournelle Chart, and Mitchell's "Eight Ways" have emerged to capture the complexity of political beliefs, highlighting different dimensions of governance and personal freedom.
2025 Federal Election Recap
Election Overview & Issues
The 2025 Australian Federal Election determined the composition of the 48th Parliament. Major issues included economic management, cost of living, housing affordability, climate policy, and healthcare.
View Election GuideKey Resources for Voters
Access detailed policy comparisons, electorate profiles, and politician voting records to inform your understanding of Australian politics.
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Not sure who aligns with your values in the upcoming Federal Election? Take our in-depth quiz to discover your political position and see which party best represents your views.
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