We also have what's known as 'preferential voting', & as @dblexus.bsky.social points out below, the Australian Electoral Commission for independent oversight
More about Australia's electoral system in this link:
youtu.be/tsUlHaXNG0s?...
"Imagine if I had pulled Fox News’ credentials from the White House press corps.… Imagine if I had said to law firms that were representing parties that were upset with policies my administration had initiated, that you will not be allowed into government buildings."
Australians generally are more politically engaged than Americans, voting is compulsory, elections are held on Saturdays, & we aren't encumbered with an outdated, Republican-favouring electoral college system
You can't blame media for US's political woes
Australia has the 2nd highest level of media concentration IN THE WORLD - with RW Murdoch the major influence
Australia hasn't managed to 'restrict' Murdoch (see my post above)
Fmr PM Kevin Rudd began a petition to Parliament to investigate our ⬆️ media concentration (largely Murdoch) which gained ½ a million signatures, but so far gutless governments have failed to act & continue to kiss the Murdoch ring
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Australians generally are more politically engaged than Americans, voting is compulsory, elections are held on Saturdays, & we aren't encumbered with an outdated, Republican-favouring electoral college system
This is two global elections in ONE WEEK where the conservative candidate trying to become prime minister not only led his party to a big loss but lost their own seat in parliament (!) in huge upsets. We are global pariahs unseen since the end of the Cold War and need stronger domestic opposition.
Congratulations Ali France. You are a champion.
Hate and division do NOT win ❤️
And congrats to @albomp.bsky.social for a wonderful, inspirational victory speech!👏🏾
#auspol #ausvotes
Dutton talking up the military like a Dagwood dog.
There are millions of other Australians who are not FUCKEN MILITARY just as worthy of a thank you.
Truly is worthless.
#AusVotes
So very proud of Australian voters tonight for resoundingly rejecting the Trumpian hate
#auspol #auspol
DELICIOUS!!! 😋
And it just keeps getting sweeter
Looking more & more likely...🥰
I should work tonight but I want to watch the final show for Antony Green and drink wine as I watch Dutto lose his seat 🙏🏻 #auspol
Hi Leslee!😊
Just to clarify, I'm hopeful not confident
Having just recently (last week, in fact!) moved back to Melbourne after 10yrs in FNQ, I'm recovering from being surrounded by *those* voters
[shudder]
Hoping the world wakes to these headlines tomorrow:
AUSTRALIANS OVERWHELMINGLY REJECT TRUMP-STYLE POLITICS IN A CRUSHING DEFEAT FOR RIGHT WING PARTIES
Who's with me?
#auspol #AusVotes2025🗳️
#Australia #FederalElection #FederalElection2025
Interesting read - 'Conspiracists are about to get a dose of reality' www.thetimes.com/article/b3bb...
President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.
President Zelenskyy is one of the few true leaders that are heroes who gives so much of himself - laying down his life for his homeland. He is the opposite to the gangsters running Russia and the USA
Despite knowing of prob ⬇️ int rates, & an ⬆️ of *$105/wk* in my rent last yr, greedy fkn new landlord has ⬆️ rent AGAIN by $50/wk from 10/3
I've been living as a perfect tenant in this unit in reg FNQ for 9 yrs!
Am 64yo & DSP is my sole source of income
I just can't cope w ⬆️ of **$155/wk** 😩
I'm an Aussie living in Australia where we don't routinely use that term, and even *I* picked up on that error
I'd be great if it were true, but unfortunately I fear it's not
Peter Dutton plans to butcher the public service, DOGE style. The last time the LNP tried that they just shoveled cash to the big 4 consulting firms so we got shocking waste, corrupted governance, rampant secrecy & hopeless service. #TaxLawLeak #auspol
