Abstract
The history of Australian electoral systems shows a high degree of democratic experimentation. Australia employs the alternative vote to elect its lower house of parliament, and the single transferable vote to elect the upper house. In addition, the adoption of compulsory voting has consequences for the operation of those electoral systems. Political culture reflects a high degree of delegation by voters to political parties, and electoral reform is not high on the political agenda.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | The Politics of Electoral Systems |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780191603280 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780199257560 |
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Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 2006 |