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Australia articles on Democracy Chronicles

​News about the struggle for better democracy in Australia. In Australia, voting is compulsory and citizens participate in multiparty elections to choose representatives for the Parliament. Its unique election system is a focus of interest around the globe. Also check out our section on World Democracy.

Why Australia Should Switch To Proportional Representation

by DC Editors - February 20, 2021

Why Australia Should Switch To Proportional Representation

A key expert argues for a shift toward the proportional representation system used in 89 countries around the world in Australia.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Australia, Election Methods, Proportional Representation

How the Global Battle for Female Suffrage Influenced Switzerland

by DC Editors - February 10, 2021

Switzerland

A great review of this subject comes from a really interesting article at Swissinfo, produced by the

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Australia, Europe, Indigenous and Democracy, Switzerland, Women and Democracy, Women Voting Rights

Australia Dark Money Crisis Overwhelming Political System

by DC Editors - February 2, 2021

Australia Dark Money

Australia’s weak donation laws are allowing political parties to hide the origins of $1bn in income.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Australia, Election Transparency, Money Politics, Worldwide Corruption

Supporting South-East Asian Civil Society to Protect Civic Space

by DC Editors - January 31, 2021

South-East Asian Civil Society

Exploring the need to protect civic space in South-East Asia as well as the role of civil society in its own right.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Australia, China

China Deep Dive: Western democracies ‘blind’ to Beijing’s global ambition

by DC Editors - September 30, 2020

China Deep Dive: Western democracies ‘blind’ to Beijing’s global ambition

China is taking a deep dive to global domination. However, its ideological rivals, the Western democracies, are somewhat blind to Beijing’s global ambition.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Australia, Canada, China, Dictatorships, Europe

Time to confront China’s global influence: Post-COVID prospects for Beijing’s sharp power

by DC Editors - June 19, 2020

Time to confront China’s global influence: Post-COVID prospects for Beijing’s sharp power

PM Morrison did not overtly name China when discussing the Friday morning cyberattack on Australia Friday but said there was a state actor involved.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Australia, China, Dictatorships

Australia: challenges of holding elections in the midst of a coronavirus pandemic

by DC Editors - March 28, 2020

Australia: challenges of holding elections in the midst of a coronavirus pandemic

In Australia, Queensland’s top officials say you are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus in the supermarket aisle than the polling booth.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Australia

Taiwan’s upcoming election probably the most consequential for 2020

by DC Editors - January 7, 2020

Taiwan’s upcoming election probably the most consequential for 2020

Lowy Institute argues that Taiwan’s election this weekend might be the most consequential for 2020, not US presidential election at the end of the year.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: American State Elections, Asia, Australia, Taiwan

Australia: Inquiry into Rule Putting Older People at Risk

by DC Editors - August 20, 2019

Australia: Inquiry into Rule Putting Older People at Risk

Australia’s parliament should scrap a new rule that allows nursing homes to overmedicate and restrain older people, a rights group in Australia said today.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Australia, Disability and Democracy

Silent Invasion: China’s influence chills free speech

by DC Editors - August 12, 2019

Silent Invasion: China’s influence chills free speech

Confrontation between Chinese students in Australian and New Zealand Universities over Hong Kong has a negative impact on free speech for these US allies.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Australia, China, Journalism and Free Speech, New Zealand

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