HOW PREFERENTIAL VOTING SHOULD REALLY WORK
HOW PREFERENTIAL VOTING SHOULD REALLY WORK
Article by Kevin Loughrey
The objective of preferential voting is to provide a measure of which candidate has the most support amongst the electors of an electorate.
The present system of preferential voting does not achieve this. The present system is, in a way, a variation of "first past the post" voting system. It is not a pure preferential system.
Australians for Better Government Newsletter 04
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Australia Needs Better Government
The months ahead are going to be busy and exciting. With the Federal election taking place in May, ABG will be involved where we can. We have a lot of ideas on election reform and improving the quality of the vote and we will be looking to express these proposals in as many ways as possible.
Australians for Better Government Newsletter 03
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Australia Needs Better Government
Tribute to Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Loughrey as Steven Tripp becomes ABG President.
PRESS RELEASE: ABG calls for unanimous support of Senator Babet’s proposed alteration to enshrine free speech in the Australian Constitution
PRESS RELEASE: ABG calls for unanimous support of Senator Babet’s proposed alteration to enshrine free speech in the Australian Constitution
The People should decide, by referendum, whether to enshrine free speech in the Constitution, not politicians.
Australians for Better Government Newsletter 02
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Australia Needs Better Government
The formation of ‘Australians for Better Government Inc.’ (ABG) is a milestone in Australia’s maturity as a liberal democracy.
PRESS RELEASE: Launch of major citizens group Australians for Better Government aims ‘to fix our democracy’
PRESS RELEASE: Launch of major citizens group Australians for Better Government aims ‘to fix our democracy’
New grassroots campaign group seeks to improve the quality of Parliamentarians, the Constitution, and political accountability, to the benefit of all Australians
Australians for Better Government Newsletter 01
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Australia Day - Free Flag Campaign
The Australian National Flag can be obtained free of charge by contacting the electorate office of your local Senator or Member of the House of Representatives.
Australians for Better Government Launches
Australians for Better Government is launched.
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