Democracy Down Under

Published June 23, 2004

Australia: A Better Way?

As Canada's 38th general election approaches on June 28, there has been a steady stream of commentary predicting a record low voter turnout. Less than one in four eligible voters under the age of 30 are expected to cast ballots, and there are sundry complaints about the need for electoral reform, for proportional representation and an elected Upper Chamber. Is Canada's voluntary, first-past-the-post...