Proposed changes to Australian electoral law would make elections less fair and substantially more expensive, according to this analysis of the Electoral Reform Bill. This paper finds that the Bill, which includes measures such as capping political spending and increasing transparency around donations, would disproportionately benefit established parties.

This paper discusses the background to the 2022 election, the events of the campaign and the Australian Electoral Commission’s administration of the election. It provides an overview of results in the House of Representatives and the Senate. The paper concludes with data on parties’ and candidates’ declared donations and expenditure leading up to the election...

An extensive review of 20 of Australia’s largest and most influential trade associations finds that company memberships in these associations may not be to the benefit of shareholders, represent a potential democratic risk and most trade associations play little apparent role in self-regulation. The report recommends greater transparency on how these organisations spend members’ money...

This primer responds to South Australia's proposed Electoral (Accountability and Integrity) Amendment Bill, concerning political donations and public funding of political parties. It argues that while the Bill claims to ban donations, it introduces several loopholes and ultimately increases public funding significantly, disproportionately benefiting major parties.

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.