Democracy
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Democratic process
Report
Digital Democracy Project: Research memo #7 - the partisan playground
This report paints a picture of a media environment where partisans are more willing to share their views and choose media that reinforces their beliefs, while less-partisan Canadians are less inclined to share their views and take part in political life.
Report
How Australian federal politicians would like to reform their democracy
The health of a liberal democracy can be measured by the quality of its political parties - which aggregate people’s demands, formulate policy choices and supposedly, represent their constituents' interests. This report outlines how those who know the system best would reform and improve it.
Report
Ready to vote: elections, technology and political campaigning in the United Kingdom
This report sets out a series of recommendations aimed at securing the information infrastructure of elections and creating a trusted environment for the democratic use of technology. The report highlights areas for immediate action for policymakers, political parties, industry and civil society and also sets out short-term and long-term recommendations.
Working paper
Electoral democracy in Australia: crisis, resilience and renewal
This paper examines the state of Australian democracy and considers some mechanisms that have been said to have the potential to improve democratic representation.
Report
The market of disinformation
This report examines the impact of algorithmic changes made by social media platforms, designed to curb the spread of disinformation, through the lens of digital marketing. The report highlights some of the techniques used by campaigners to attract, retain and persuade online audiences. It also sets out recommendations for the UK Electoral Commission.