The Poll Bludger apologises for his failure to come good on his promised preview of today’s Tasmanian Legislative Council elections in a more timely manner, as the good citizens of Apsley and Elwick now have only a few hours to absorb the invaluable insights contained herein before exercising their vote. Better late than never though. [...]
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Category Archives: Tasmanian Periodical Elections
Council of the wise
Monday, April 12, 2004 – 12:00 pm
The best way to explain the Tasmanian parliamentary system to newcomers is to say that it’s like the federal parliament, only the other way round - single-member districts in the upper house, with multi-member electorates chosen by proportional representation in the lower. Of the many important features that this glosses over, perhaps the most significant [...]
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