Preferential Voting In Federal Elections Is 100 Years Old Today
Details of the 1918 Corangamite by-election, the first time preferential voting was used in a House of Representatives election.
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Julia Banks (Lib-Chisholm) Turns Independent
Text, audio and video of statement to the House of Representatives by Julia Banks (Liberal-Chisholm) announcing that she will now sit as an independent.
Dr Kerryn Phelps (Ind-Wentworth) – Maiden Speech
Text, video and audio of Dr Kerryn Phelps' first speech to the House of Representatives as the independent member for the NSW electorate of Wentworth.
Until The Bell Rings – Speech By Prime Minister Scott Morrison
Text and audio of speech - Until the Bell Rings - by Prime Minister Scott Morrison, in Albury, NSW.
Which Former Prime Minister Made The Quickest Departure From Parliament?
Correcting a table in The Australian newspaper listing prime ministers by the length of time they stayed in parliament after leaving the prime ministership.
The First Morrison Ministry – Statistical Analysis
Full breakdown of the Morrison ministry according to House, state, party, age, sex, position. Includes aggregate and average statistics.
Sen. David Smith (ALP-ACT) – Maiden Speech
Video, audio and transcript of maiden speech by Senator David Smith (ALP-ACT). Smith was elected in a special recount to replace Katy Gallagher, who was disqualified for dual citizenship under Section 44 of the Constitution.
Sen. Amanda Stoker (LNP-Qld) – Maiden Speech
Text, video and audio of maiden speech by Senator Amanda Stoker (LNP-Qld). Stoker filled a casual vacancy created by the resignation of Senator George Brandis.
No, William McWilliams Wasn’t The Last Country Party Member From Tasmania
A look at Country Party representation in Tasmania in the 1920s, in the light of statements made following Senator Steve Martin's defection to The Nationals.
Speaker Sets July 28 As Date For Five By-Elections; Opposition Outraged
Video, audio and text of House of Representatives proceedings relating to Speaker Tony Smith's announcement of July 28 as the date for five by-elections.