The by election results are also notable for their low turnout by voters. In a higher turnout general election perhaps Greens can regain Prahan.
The single member electorates works to funnel the votes back to the major parties. It is increasingly difficult to treat outcome of the races as representative of a major swing when both parties are struggling to clear 30% primary vote. It is the duopoly’s final firewall to stop actual proportionality in electoral politics.
Great episode Eddy and David
The by election results are also notable for their low turnout by voters. In a higher turnout general election perhaps Greens can regain Prahan.
The single member electorates works to funnel the votes back to the major parties. It is increasingly difficult to treat outcome of the races as representative of a major swing when both parties are struggling to clear 30% primary vote. It is the duopoly’s final firewall to stop actual proportionality in electoral politics.