Category: Federal Election

The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters is holding a public hearing on Friday 23 June as part of its inquiry into the 2022 federal election. The Committee will hear from representatives of the Australian Democracy Network, Australian Conservation Foundation, the Human Rights Law Centre; and electoral analysts Dr Brendan Long, Dr Kevin Bonham, Mr Ben … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 19 June 2023 The Australia Institute welcomes the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters’ interim report for its inquiry into the conduct of the 2022 election, in which Australia Institute research and recommendations are cited often. The committee recommends: A lower donation disclosure threshold ($1,000, down from over $15,000) and real-time disclosure of donations.  … Continued

The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters has released its interim report into the 2022 federal election, and has recommended significant reforms to Australia’s electoral system. Committee Chair Ms Kate Thwaites MP said, ‘Australians are rightly proud of our electoral system, but it is important that we continue make sure that it is trusted, relevant and fit for purpose. … Continued

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon Milton Dick MP has announced the details for the issuing of the writ for the election of a Member of the House of Representatives, for the electoral division of Fadden in Queensland. The dates in connection with the by-election will be as follows: Issue of writ                                     Monday, 12 June … Continued

One year into the Albanese government, RMIT ABC Fact Check has relaunched the Election Promise Tracker to follow the progress of pledges made during the 2022 election campaign.  Over the next two years the fact check team will monitor the progress of 64 key commitments made by the Albanese government, with a final summary to be … Continued