This paper considers the constitutional and practical constraints upon reforming electoral campaign funding in Australia. It addresses the banning or capping of political donations, the limiting of campaign expenditure and the expansion of public funding of political parties. In doing so, it draws on the experience of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, New...

The merger of Queensland’s Liberals and Nationals could end in tears, writes Brian Costar.

The Liberal Party will be more than competitive if it can be said to stand for economic prosperity and personal freedom, argues John Chesterman.

Most electoral studies research on Australian cities has focused on the characteristics of voters in a city. This research focus examines the geography of a political party’s electoral performance across a particular urban electoral landscape.

The single transferable vote can produce unexpected results, writes Brian Costar.