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    A detailed analysis of our Australian Political Compass Survey, examining political attitudes across states, age groups, and demographics to reveal the evolving landscape of Australian politics.

    Understand Australia's unique electoral system with its preferential voting, compulsory participation, and how votes are counted and translated into parliamentary seats.

    Learn how to run for the Australian Senate, understand how senators are elected, and discover the differences between the Senate and House of Representatives.

    Australia mandates voting by law. Learn how compulsory voting works, why it was introduced in 1924, its effects on democracy, and what happens if you don't participate on election day.