The way our federal elections work can be confusing. Here, 7NEWS Political Editor Mark Riley explains everything you need to ...

On May 3, Australians participated in their federal election—a process distinctive not only for its complexity but also for its mandatory nature. Unlike in countries such as Uganda or even the United ...

With the Australian federal election a week away, for those interested in the democratic shifts that are taking place in the country, the overall result of the election may be less intriguing than the ...

Voter turnout in New Zealand elections has been sliding for decades. Research suggests compulsory voting could reverse the ...