An overview of key issues related to moving to four-year terms for the Australian House of Representatives. The paper covers the history of the proposal, arguments for and against, potential economic implications and key design choices if four-year terms are to be implemented. It finds potential for significant economic benefit, tempered by concerns around democratic...

This briefing paper explores the impact of AI-enabled disinformation and fake content on democratic processes and investigates the potential obligations of states to protect elections from it. The paper argues that although not currently legally bound to do so, states should take proactive measures to defend elections from AI misuse.

Truth in political advertising laws seek to protect the integrity of the electoral process from the growing threat of disinformation. This report argues in favour of expanding the laws, finding they are effective and especially appropriate in the Australian context of compulsory voting.

The proposed increase in public funding and restrictions on donations for South Australian elections would unfairly favour major parties and incumbents at the expense of competitive elections. A democracy voucher model of public funding would better meet the stated objectives behind the change, while also providing for fairer elections and empowering South Australian voters.

In this collection of essays ten Lowy Institute scholars assess the implications of a second Trump presidency and the potential policy consequences for American statecraft, Australia, and the world.